Bepi Tosolini Saliza Amaretto
Bepi Tosolini Saliza Amaretto (SALIZÀ, "Amaretto Veneziano") is a 28% ABV (56 proof) Italian amaretto from Distilleria Bepi Tosolini in Friuli — made from real Italian almonds, hand-ground and infused for nearly 15 days, distilled in the family's 1955 botanical stills, then blended with a 20-year-old brandy. No apricot kernels, no shortcuts: a 750mL bottle. Order amaretto online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 28% (56 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Hand-ground Italian almonds (infused ~15 days, then distilled)
- Blend: Almond distillate blended with 20-year-old "Vecchio 800" brandy (ingredient age, not a product age claim)
- Origin: Friuli, Italy
Venice in a Bottle
Salizà takes its name from the Salizada del Pignatter near St. Mark's Square — the paved Venetian street where legend says a hidden heart-shaped stone blesses couples who meet beneath its arch. The liquid honors the romance: intensely almond, full-bodied and silky, with warm honey and candied-apricot notes, freshly ground almond and toffee on the nose, and a long finish of caramelized nuts. 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, Double Gold at the WSWA, and a Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits 2016 pick. Explore more Bepi Tosolini liqueurs or browse the liqueurs collection.
Tasting Notes
Intense and full-bodied. Freshly ground almonds, toffee, and orange peel on the nose; the palate is refined with warm, enveloping honey and candied-apricot notes, a light almond bitterness, and a long finish reminiscent of caramelized walnuts.
How to Enjoy
Perfect neat or with ice. It also mixes beautifully — try it with whisky and ginger ale, or in coffee for an Italian-style corretto with an almond twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saliza amaretto made from almonds or apricot kernels?
Real Italian almonds: hand-ground almonds are infused about 15 days, distilled in the family's 1955 botanical stills, then blended with a 20-year-old brandy.
What does Saliza mean?
It's named for Venice's Salizada del Pignatter — "salizada" is Venetian for a paved street — hence "Amaretto Veneziano."
How do you serve Saliza amaretto?
Neat or with ice; it also mixes with whisky and ginger ale or into coffee.
Amaretto done properly: buy Bepi Tosolini Saliza Amaretto online from Del Mesa Liquor — ready for pickup or delivery in San Diego, CA.