Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira
Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira is a 24% ABV (48-proof), 750mL amaretto from Girolamo Luxardo S.p.A. of Torreglia, Padova, Italy — the family firm founded in 1821, now in its fifth through seventh generations. Where most amaretti lean on syrupy almond paste, Luxardo builds this one from the essential oils in the pits of cherries, peaches and apricots, finished with a hint of vanilla — a drier, more structured take on the classic. Certified kosher, GMO free and vegan friendly. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 24% (48 proof) — current official Luxardo specification (some older retail listings print 28%; confirm against the bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Almond liqueur from cherry, peach and apricot pit oils with a hint of vanilla — drier than typical amaretti
- Origin: Girolamo Luxardo S.p.A., Torreglia (Padova), Veneto, Italy
- Certifications: Certified Kosher, GMO Free, vegan friendly
Two Centuries of Luxardo, in an Amaretto
Girolamo Luxardo founded the company in 1821 in Zara, on the Dalmatian coast, on the strength of his wife Maria Canevari's convent-style rosolio maraschino — the marasca-cherry liqueur that made Luxardo famous. After World War II redrew the map, the family moved the distillery to Torreglia, Italy in 1947 and never left; it remains family-controlled today. The Amaretto di Saschira applies the house philosophy — real fruit, no shortcuts — to the almond liqueur: pit oils instead of paste, structure instead of syrup. Among liqueurs, it is the amaretto for people who think they don't like amaretto.
Tasting Notes
Clear, bright burnished copper with golden highlights, per the official spec sheet. The aroma is toasted almond and marzipan; the palate is lightly syrupy — macaroon, toasted bitter almond, black-tea tannins, madeira, Battenberg cake and a zesty lemon lift on the finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over ice as an after-dinner pour, or in the producer's own perfect-serve Amaretto Sour: 45ml amaretto, 30ml fresh lemon juice, 15ml sugar syrup and an egg white, shaken and double-strained with a lemon-zest garnish. It also pairs with champagne, cola, cranberry, ginger or coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Luxardo Amaretto different?
Its almond flavor comes from the essential oils of cherry, peach and apricot pits — not almond paste — making it drier and more structured than typical amaretti.
Is it 24% or 28% ABV?
Luxardo's current official specification is 24% ABV; some retailers still list 28% from older catalogs. The bottle label is the tiebreaker.
What does "Saschira" mean?
Luxardo's official materials do not explain the name — no estate or family story is attached to it.
Where can I buy Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira online?
This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
Two centuries of Luxardo craft — buy Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.