Vergnano Limonino Liqueur
Vergnano Limonino Liqueur is an organic Italian lemon liqueur — 750mL at 17% ABV (34 proof), made by Fratelli Vergnano 1865 from hand-picked Sicilian lemons, USDA Organic certified — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 17% (34 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Piedmont, Italy (made at Moncalieri, Torino; lemons from Sicily)
- Producer: Fratelli Vergnano 1865 — founded 1865 by Bartolomeo Vergnano; certified organic by Italy's Valoritalia (2015), full chain bio-certified
- Production: native organic Sicilian lemon varietals, hand-picked at peak ripeness and cold-pressed; peels plus lemon juice infused 15 days with wheat alcohol and organic sugar; no artificial coloring or flavoring
An Organic Limoncello From a 160-Year-Old House
The Vergnano family has been making liqueurs in Piedmont since 1865, and Limonino applies three generations of that craft to the simplest Italian idea: lemons, alcohol, sugar. The difference here is the discipline — organic Sicilian lemon varietals hand-picked at peak ripeness, cold-pressed, peels and juice infused for 15 days with wheat alcohol and organic cane sugar, with no artificial coloring or flavoring (the light color is the proof of that). The result is true to a whole lemon: bitter lemon oils with a touch of bright acidity, a slightly sweet finish, light and nimble on the palate. Serve it chilled after dinner as a digestive, over ice with soda or tonic, or over gelato — then explore the house's other organic liqueurs in the liqueur collection, all from Vergnano.
Tasting Notes
True whole-lemon character — bitter lemon oils with bright acidity, a slightly sweet finish, light and nimble. Zesty citrus bite over a delicate sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Traditionally served chilled after a meal as a digestive. Refreshing with soda or tonic over ice, delicious over gelato or vanilla ice cream, or added to hot tea in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Vergnano Limonino?
17% ABV (34 proof), per the US importer's official product sheet. One retailer lists 40% vol — almost certainly a data error.
Is Vergnano Limonino organic?
Yes — USDA Organic and certified organic by Italy's Valoritalia since 2015, with a fully bio-certified production chain.
How is it different from Lazzaroni Limoncello?
Both are Italian lemon liqueurs; Limonino is lighter (17% vs 26% ABV), certified organic, and built on cold-pressed Sicilian lemon varietals with a 15-day infusion.
How do you serve it?
Chilled neat as a digestive, with soda or tonic over ice, or over gelato.
True lemon, nothing artificial — order Vergnano Limonino Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.