Judged by a panel of experts, a selection of our products have won a Great Taste award from the most authoritative food and drink accreditation system in the world.
Our company Le Distillerie di Sarnico 1886 has been named among the best food and drink producers globally this year, winning a coveted Great Taste award - ☆ 1-Star for Grappa Pòta Classica / Amaro Elisir San Pellegrino / Elisir D'Amore (Rosso Milano) Bitter 24 .
This year, the judging took place over 110 days, with a jury of over 500 experts putting the submissions to the test. The selection included food and beverage products from 110 different countries around the world, including, for the first time, a judging session in Italy as part of Great Taste in Italy .
Grappa Pòta Classica ☆ 1-Star
The spirit is pleasant and well-crafted, with a complex, fruity aroma that's not dominated by alcohol. On the palate, it's smooth, rounded, and easy to drink, without any harshness or burn. Despite its initial alcoholic impact, it displays good harmony and a certain complexity, with a clean finish and a surprising viscosity that makes it enjoyable.
Amaro Elisir San Pellegrino ☆ 1-Star
The drink has a beautiful golden honey color and an enveloping aroma with notes of Alpine herbs, flowers, and spices. On the palate, it is earthy and delicately spicy, with a well-balanced sweetness. Some have found it too sweet, with the sugar masking the herbaceous and aromatic aspects. However, the balance between sweetness and bitterness is appreciated.
Elisir D'Amore (Rosso Milano) Bitter 24 ☆ 1-Star
This vibrant, dark red liqueur, similar to the more famous Bitter but slightly more bitter, stands out for its attractive color and lingering bitterness. It's versatile, enjoyable both neat and with soda, although the citrus element could be more pronounced for better balance. The complex and refreshing bitterness remains its strong point.
We're thrilled to have won a Great Taste award and are proud to be able to add the prestigious black and gold badge of honor to our products. Being recognized with a Great Taste award means so much to independent producers like us, as it rewards all our hard work and determination! It's especially exciting in the first year of judging taking place in Italy as part of Great Taste in Italy.
About Great Taste
Great Taste, now in its 32nd year, is the world's leading food and beverage accreditation program, organized by the Guild of Fine Food. This organization brings together entrepreneurs committed to promoting quality and excellence in the artisanal food and wine sector. The Guild supports and represents independent producers and retailers locally and globally, promoting high standards, inclusivity, and a passion for well-crafted products.
This year saw the introduction of the first international judging room, "Great Taste in Italy." This new initiative was created to identify and celebrate the finest food and drink products Italy has to offer, particularly those created by smaller, more artisanal, and independent producers. "Great Taste in Italy" is part of "Great Taste 2025," and all judging followed exactly the same process and standards as judging rooms elsewhere.
Great Taste in Italy is sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry , the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy , the Lombardy Region , ITA – Italian Trade Agency , and the Bergamo Chamber of Commerce . Technical sponsors include Cortilia , Winter Garden Hotel , and gres art 671. It is organized by the Guild of Fine Food – organizer of Great Taste for over 30 years – and La Tavola di Mecenate , in collaboration with PG&W .
Each Great Taste Award is valid for three years, meaning a 2025 Great Taste Award will be valid until 2028. The full list of winners is available at www.gff.co.uk/directory.
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