Description
Limoncello DICAPRI is made exclusively with the Ovale di Sorrento, a superior lemon with a P.G.I. (Protected geographical indication) certification that guarantees its authenticity. Its aroma, balance, and richness of essential oils make this unique citrus fruit ideal for producing Limoncello DICAPRI. The Ovale di Sorrento is endemic of the area since the 16th century, and the first crops date to the 17th century, with evidence found in sales acts, paintings, and literary and botanical treatises. The Ovale is a medium/large-sized and oval-shaped fruit with an aromatic yellow peel and a particularly juicy, tart pulp.
It’s grown and cared for by knowledgeable local farmers and sheltered in the shadow of “pagliarelle”. These are traditional pergolas made by local growers using chestnut wood and protection nets to cover the lemon trees underneath and shelter them from cold and wind. This traditional practice creates a micro-climate within the grove, slowing-down the fruit-ripening process and giving the Ovale di Sorrento time to develop its unique aroma and taste. P.G.I. Sorrento Lemons used to produce Limoncello DICAPRI are sourced directly from the farmers, after a thorough selection during the harvest. A further selection occurs in the factory during the peeling process to choose the best peels that will be infused in alcohol.
