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Amaro Averna

Amaro Averna is an Italian liqueur in the Amaro category produced in Caltanissetta, Italy. It is named after its inventor, Salvatore Averna, who invented the recipe in 1868. This drink is produced on the Island of Sicily and is considered a traditional drink. The Averna company was acquired in 2014 by Gruppo Campari.[1]

Amaro Averna
TypeLiquor
Country of origin Italy
Alcohol by volume 29%
ColourDark brown

History edit

 
Ex Fratelli Averna factory buildings (now in disuse) in Caltanissetta, Sicily
 
Amaro Averna

In 1802, Salvatore Averna.[2] was born into a family of drapers. Growing up in Caltanissetta, he became one of the most active members of the community, a justice of the peace and benefactor of the Abbey of the Holy Spirit. Here, following an ancient tradition born in the fortified Benedictine abbeys and spread to Europe through the Cluniac and Cistercian monasteries, the monks produced an elixir of herbs that was pleasant despite being "bitter", and was popularly thought to possess tonic and therapeutic properties. In 1859, as a token of gratitude, fray Girolamo, prior de la Abadía de Santo Spirito gave Salvatore the recipe for the infusion. In 1868 he began producing Averna for guests at his home.[1]

 
Fratelli Averna, Caltanisetta, 1911

It was Francesco Averna, son of Salvatore, who took the initiative to promote the bitter, participating in various exhibitions in Italy and abroad. During a private visit of King Umberto I in 1895, Francesco received a gold pin with the House of Savoy insignia in recognition of the Sicilian bitter, which by now was well known. In 1912 Vittorio Emanuele III granted the Averna Company the right to affix the royal crest on the label of their liquor with the words "Patent of the Royal House": the Averna Company became supplier to the royal household. All these awards led Francesco to redesign the label, incorporating all its certificates and prizes. After the untimely death of Francesco, his wife Anna Maria took over the company.[1]

The third generation, Francesco's sons Salvatore, Paolo, Emilio and Michele consolidated the firm's success and contributed to its evolution, despite all the difficulties arising from two world wars, to such an extent that the company was able to continue production without interruption, even succeeding in starting an export business to America. In 1958 the Averna Company became a public corporation (Fratelli Averna S.p.A.). Some years later a new factory was built.[1]

1978 was a very significant year in the company's history: after 110 years and three generations a family craft product become a major company in the Italian market. Since 1978, the fourth generation of Averna has maintained that position in the market, further consolidating it through product diversification: the "Averna Group" now includes the Villa Frattina winery producing (still and sparkling wines). In the last decade, consolidation within the domestic market has been accompanied by an intense internationalization effort that has seen growing development in foreign markets.[3]

In 2014, the Campari Group acquired 100% of Fratelli Averna. The transaction was worth €103,750,000, made up of a price of €98 million and a net financial debt of €5.75 million.[4]

Overview edit

The herbs, roots and citrus rinds are allowed to soak in the base liquor before caramel is added. Averna is sweet, thick and has a gentle herbal bitterness. It is 29% alc/volume (formerly 32%) and distilled and bottled in Italy. Averna is a classic digestif, often served on the rocks or neat. It also is an ingredient in some cocktails.[5]

Traditional herbal medicine was cultivated in the monastery, so according to the manufacturer, the use of Mediterranean herbs is typical for the recipe. Herbs, roots and spices as well as pomegranates and essential oils from bitter oranges and lemons are collected, mixed and crushed. In the subsequent maceration, the ingredients are doused with pure alcohol and give off their aromas and flavors to it. If the intensity of taste and smell is right, the mixture is reduced to drinking strength and bottled. According to the manufacturer, the recipe has not changed since 1868.[6]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Amaro Averna, una storia italiana" (in Italian). stilemargherita.it. 21 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Salvatore Averna". siciliafan.it. 7 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Made in Italy: Amaro Averna il Gusto Pieno della Vita" (in Italian). mondoallarovescia.com. 23 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Campari compra Averna per 103,75 milioni" (in Italian). milanofinanza.it. 15 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Amaro Averna" (in Italian). mosersrl.it.
  6. ^ Breyer, Francis (1 January 2016), "Die Neuzeit auf der Suche nach Punt", Punt, BRILL, pp. 56–310, doi:10.1163/9789004322615_004, ISBN 9789004322615, retrieved 15 May 2022

External links edit

  • Corporate website (USA)
  • About website on Averna 1 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine

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Amaro Averna is an Italian liqueur in the Amaro category produced in Caltanissetta Italy It is named after its inventor Salvatore Averna who invented the recipe in 1868 This drink is produced on the Island of Sicily and is considered a traditional drink The Averna company was acquired in 2014 by Gruppo Campari 1 Amaro AvernaTypeLiquorCountry of origin ItalyAlcohol by volume 29 ColourDark brown Contents 1 History 2 Overview 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory edit nbsp Ex Fratelli Averna factory buildings now in disuse in Caltanissetta Sicily nbsp Amaro AvernaIn 1802 Salvatore Averna 2 was born into a family of drapers Growing up in Caltanissetta he became one of the most active members of the community a justice of the peace and benefactor of the Abbey of the Holy Spirit Here following an ancient tradition born in the fortified Benedictine abbeys and spread to Europe through the Cluniac and Cistercian monasteries the monks produced an elixir of herbs that was pleasant despite being bitter and was popularly thought to possess tonic and therapeutic properties In 1859 as a token of gratitude fray Girolamo prior de la Abadia de Santo Spirito gave Salvatore the recipe for the infusion In 1868 he began producing Averna for guests at his home 1 nbsp Fratelli Averna Caltanisetta 1911It was Francesco Averna son of Salvatore who took the initiative to promote the bitter participating in various exhibitions in Italy and abroad During a private visit of King Umberto I in 1895 Francesco received a gold pin with the House of Savoy insignia in recognition of the Sicilian bitter which by now was well known In 1912 Vittorio Emanuele III granted the Averna Company the right to affix the royal crest on the label of their liquor with the words Patent of the Royal House the Averna Company became supplier to the royal household All these awards led Francesco to redesign the label incorporating all its certificates and prizes After the untimely death of Francesco his wife Anna Maria took over the company 1 The third generation Francesco s sons Salvatore Paolo Emilio and Michele consolidated the firm s success and contributed to its evolution despite all the difficulties arising from two world wars to such an extent that the company was able to continue production without interruption even succeeding in starting an export business to America In 1958 the Averna Company became a public corporation Fratelli Averna S p A Some years later a new factory was built 1 1978 was a very significant year in the company s history after 110 years and three generations a family craft product become a major company in the Italian market Since 1978 the fourth generation of Averna has maintained that position in the market further consolidating it through product diversification the Averna Group now includes the Villa Frattina winery producing still and sparkling wines In the last decade consolidation within the domestic market has been accompanied by an intense internationalization effort that has seen growing development in foreign markets 3 In 2014 the Campari Group acquired 100 of Fratelli Averna The transaction was worth 103 750 000 made up of a price of 98 million and a net financial debt of 5 75 million 4 Overview editThe herbs roots and citrus rinds are allowed to soak in the base liquor before caramel is added Averna is sweet thick and has a gentle herbal bitterness It is 29 alc volume formerly 32 and distilled and bottled in Italy Averna is a classic digestif often served on the rocks or neat It also is an ingredient in some cocktails 5 Traditional herbal medicine was cultivated in the monastery so according to the manufacturer the use of Mediterranean herbs is typical for the recipe Herbs roots and spices as well as pomegranates and essential oils from bitter oranges and lemons are collected mixed and crushed In the subsequent maceration the ingredients are doused with pure alcohol and give off their aromas and flavors to it If the intensity of taste and smell is right the mixture is reduced to drinking strength and bottled According to the manufacturer the recipe has not changed since 1868 6 See also edit nbsp Italy portal nbsp Drink portal nbsp Wine portalReferences edit a b c d Amaro Averna una storia italiana in Italian stilemargherita it 21 December 2015 Salvatore Averna siciliafan it 7 October 2014 Made in Italy Amaro Averna il Gusto Pieno della Vita in Italian mondoallarovescia com 23 January 2012 Campari compra Averna per 103 75 milioni in Italian milanofinanza it 15 April 2014 Amaro Averna in Italian mosersrl it Breyer Francis 1 January 2016 Die Neuzeit auf der Suche nach Punt Punt BRILL pp 56 310 doi 10 1163 9789004322615 004 ISBN 9789004322615 retrieved 15 May 2022External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Amaro Averna Corporate website USA About website on Averna Archived 1 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine Corporate website Corporate website italian Retrieved from https en 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