Meletti Fernet Liqueur/Liquor

Since 1870, the Meletti family has been producing Italys most beloved liqueurs in the fertile lands of Ascoli Piceno on the Adriatic coastal region of Le Marche. Under the direction of Silvio Meletti, the finest, natural ingredients are cultivated, selected, and blended to create limited-production artisanal cordials, aperitivos, digestivos, and liqueurs of distinctive character. Silvio Meletti wanted to create a local product that could compete with the expensive imported liqueurs. After carefully studying various distillation processes, Silvio developed a unique production method using a bain-marie still which allows for a slow evaporation process that renders highly aromatic distillates. This art of distillation,along with original recipes, have been passed down through generations of Melettis and are the foundation of the familys portfolio today. Most ingredients, including the anise and other natural herbs and botanicals, are sourced from local Le Marche growers who work exclusively with Meletti. Other ingredients are sourced from high quality producers specializing in their product. From citrus fruit cultivated by Italys top growers in Sorrento to Dutch cocoa imported from The Netherlands, no expense is spared in the pursuit of the finest ingredients. Family-owned and -operated for more than 150 years, Mauro and Matteo Meletti represent the 5th generation of the family to carry forth the business.

Tasting Notes

The Silvio Meletti Company was born in 1870. When Silvio attended his first Fair in Paris in 1878, he brought his distinguished liqueurs including Anisette, which would quickly become an award-winner and one of the most famous Italian liqueurs. Among the group was Silvios distinctive Fernet. Silvio left to his descendants a book with all the original recipes and after 148 years, his great-great grandchildren; Matteo and Mauro Meletti , took inspiration to produce Meletti Fernet, again.