Lucano Anniversario Limoncello
Lucano Anniversario Limoncello is Lucano 1894's anniversary-line limoncello — 30% ABV (60 proof), made with PGI Lemons of Sorrento from the Sorrento peninsula under the Consortium's quality control, at Lucano's dedicated facility in Vico Equense near Naples. The recipe uses 300g of lemon zest per liter — 20% above the Consortium's requirement — infused for one week in molasses-based neutral spirit: 100% natural, no colorings or preservatives, gluten-free. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 30% (60 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Lemons: PGI Lemons of Sorrento — 300g zest per liter (20% above Consortium requirement)
- Production: 1-week infusion in molasses-based neutral spirit; 100% natural, gluten-free, no colorings or preservatives
- Origin: Vico Equense (near Naples), Italy — Lucano 1894 anniversary line
The Anniversary of a 130-Year House
Lucano 1894 traces to Pasquale Vena's founding year in Pisticci, Basilicata — and the Anniversario line carries that heritage in its bottle. The limoncello applies the house's old-school standards to Italy's most famous liqueur: real PGI Sorrento lemons (harvested January through March), harvested-zest infusion rather than flavorings, and Consortium quality oversight that few limoncellos meet. The 300g-per-liter zest rate is what gives it its intensity.
Tasting Notes
Bright, oily lemon zest — the Sorrento lemon's sweet-tart character in full — with a round, not-too-syrupy body and a clean, fresh finish. Intensely lemony without tasting artificial.
How to Enjoy
Serve ice-cold straight from the freezer as a digestivo — the classic liqueur serve. It also makes a superb limoncello spritz (3 oz limoncello, 3 oz prosecco, 1 oz soda over ice).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PGI mean on a limoncello?
Protected Geographical Indication — it certifies the lemons are true Sorrento lemons grown on the Sorrento peninsula under the Consortium's quality rules.
Is Lucano Anniversario Limoncello natural?
Yes — 100% natural with no colorings or preservatives, and gluten-free.
Why 300g of zest per liter?
That is 20% more zest than the PGI Consortium requires — the source of the limoncello's concentrated lemon character.
San Diego shoppers can order authentic Sorrento Lucano limoncello online from Del Mesa Liquor — chill it well and taste the peninsula.