If the disaronno is the best -selling Italian liqueur in the world there will be a reason. Characterized by an unmistakable taste, it is a symbol of Made in Italy in over 160 countries. The basic components of the recipe, natural almonds, Madagascar vanilla and purified crystalline sugar, increase the aromatic and alcoholic charge making the distinctive disarmonary flavor. Disaronno is the perfect meal end for all greedy, also excellent with coffee. Gratifying served smooth or with ice, it also knows how to keep up with the times becoming a unique ingredient for class cocktails.

The amaretto is an aromatic liqueur based on herbs and bitter almonds and other ingredients such as cherries, plums, cocoa, different herbs and sugar.

Recipe: Pour disaronno into a glass full of ice, add a little fresh lemon juice and soda. Mix gently

Like many recipes based on almonds, it is of ancient tradition and sinks its origins in 1500. In the city of Saronno it was commissioned to the painter Bernardino Luini a fresco that portrays the Madonna and the adoration of the Magi. The fresco is still visible in the sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Miracles. The legend tells that in the period in which the painter stayed in Saronno he stayed at an innkeeper with particular beauty, with whom he fell in love with the point of using it as a model for his Madonna. To thank him, she offered him an elixir of herbs, toasted sugar, bitter almonds and brandy that was immediately appreciated and spread in no time. The liqueur therefore maintained a meaning of affection and friendship and is today one of the most popular Italian products abroad. Its name is not translated and remains unchanged in all languages.

The historic factory, of the Illva Saronno company, which produces the ""Disaronno"" liqueur is located in the city of Saronno.

Agency

The Illva Saronno S.p.A. (acronym for Lombard industry liqueurs and similar) is an Italian company specialized in the production and marketing of alcoholic beverages. The headquarters and the plant are located in Saronno (VA)

Its flagship product is the amaretto liqueur of Saronno as a Disaronno brand, successfully distributed all over the world; They also belong to the bitter brands 18 Isolabella, Mandarinetto, Vodka Artic, Rabarbaro Zucca, Aurum, Marsala Florio (company acquired in 1998), wines Crow and Duke of Salaparuta.

The Illva also deals with producing semi -finished products for ice cream and some oven products. It is also active in sports patronage, as the first financer of the activities of Caronnese, a football club of Caronno Pertusella, a municipality whose territorial border passes exactly alongside the Illva plant.

The company is family -run, being totally owned by the descendants of the founder Domenico Reina, who control it through Illva Saronno Holding S.p.a ..