Wine: Villacidro Giallo | Liquore
Cellar: Villacidro Murgia
Search on AmazonVillacidro Murgia Giallo Liquor: A semi-sweet liqueur with good alcohol content (40%) that is highly aromatic and offers a complex taste profile. It is crafted from over 20 components including herbs, roots, and resins, following a secret recipe. Key ingredients like anise and Saffron from Sardinia have been produced on the Murgia family estates since 1882. This intense golden yellow liquor should be enjoyed responsibly.
Gastronomy Pairings:
- From classic ricotta paired with Villacidro Murgia to sebadas with honey, fruit salads with yogurt, slices of pineapple or orange with Villacidro Murgia.
- It also complements low to medium alcoholic cocktails and traditional Sardinian sweets like zippulas, pabassinas, candelaus, anicini, and pistoccus.
Production Techniques:
Cold transformation through mechanical blending of infusions, water-alcohol mixtures using high-quality alcohol, granulated sugar, and water for consistency.
Curiosities and History:
- Originating around the 1880s as a refinement of pure spirits, Villacidro Murgia has been a prize-winning product at various European exhibitions.
- From the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900 (Eiffel Tower) to numerous others across Europe in the early 20th century.
For over 140 years, Villacidro Murgia has been considered one of Sardinia’s iconic liqueurs. Its recipe has been passed down through five generations of the family who safeguard its secret production techniques meticulously.
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