Casa Limonio Giada Lemon Liqueur
Casa Limonio Giada Lemon Liqueur is Sicily's take on limoncello from Casa Limònio, the family liqueur house in Partinico, in the hills west of Palermo, founded in 1992 by Vincenzo Russo and still run by the Russo family. Giada is made from Femminello Zagara Bianca lemons grown in the Conca d'Oro valley around Palermo, infused and blended with Sicilian grape distillate, water and sugar, then bottled unfiltered at 35% ABV in a 500mL bottle — so the natural lemon oils stay in the bottle and it pours a naturally cloudy, bright yellow-green. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 70 proof (35% ABV)
- Size: 500mL
- Fruit: Femminello Zagara Bianca lemons, Conca d'Oro valley, Sicily
- Base: Sicilian grape distillate; unfiltered
- Producer: Casa Limònio, Partinico, Sicily — founded 1992 by Vincenzo Russo
- Origin: Sicily, Italy
A Family Limoncello from Partinico
The Russo family grows its citrus organically, picks fruit and botanicals by hand in season, and makes every liqueur from old family recipes: the raw ingredient is infused in stainless steel, then blended with Sicilian grape distillate. Nothing is filtered, which is why Giada keeps its deep color and fresh, oily lemon character instead of the polished, sugary profile of a mass-market limoncello. Browse more liqueurs and after-dinner pours among our spirits at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Deep, fresh lemon on the nose — zest, juice and blossom at once. The palate is warm and persistent, with bright natural acidity under the sweetness, and the finish is soft rather than sugary, leaving clean lemon oil behind.
How to Enjoy
Keep the bottle in the freezer and pour it ice-cold after dinner, the Sicilian way. It is equally at home alongside cake, fresh fruit or gelato, or shaken into a lemon spritz. See more cocktail ingredients at Del Mesa Liquor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Giada a limoncello?
Yes — it is a Sicilian lemon liqueur in the limoncello style, made from Femminello Zagara Bianca lemons and bottled unfiltered at a full 35% ABV.
Why is it cloudy?
Because it is unfiltered. The natural lemon oils stay in the bottle, giving it its cloudy, bright yellow-green color.
What size and proof is it?
500mL at 35% ABV (70 proof).
Order Casa Limonio Giada from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, and keep a little Conca d'Oro sunshine in your freezer.