Limoncello Dicapri

The island of Capri, famous for its extraordinary natural beauty and as the birthplace of the celebrated Limoncello DICAPRI, showed a marked vocation for hospitality from the first decades of the nineteenth century. It was at the beginning of the twentieth century that Vincenza Canale, a pioneer of the local hotel business and owner of the well-known Mariantonia guesthouse, began the custom of offering her guests a particular lemon liqueur that she made herself. Before long, distinguished figures and regular visitors to the island were gathering at sunset to taste this drink, which would later become universally known as “limoncello”. In 1988, continuing the family tradition, the descendants of Vincenza Canale founded Limoncello di Capri S.r.l., becoming the first company to register and use the “limoncello” trademark. Today the company makes Limoncello DI CAPRI to Vincenza Canale’s original recipe, handed down unchanged across the decades. Following craft methods strictly and in full respect of the traditions and flavours of Capri, Limoncello DICAPRI is made exclusively with Sorrento IGP lemons, which guarantees a product of the highest quality and unmistakable taste.

Limoncello DICAPRI finds its essence in the exclusive use of the Ovale di Sorrento, a citrus fruit protected by a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication). That certification attests to its geographical origin and to the qualities tied to its terroir and to traditional growing methods. The Ovale di Sorrento, present in the area since the sixteenth century, is distinguished by the following botanical and sensory characteristics: elliptical shape, medium to large size, citrine yellow skin rich in essential oils, juicy and acidic flesh. The trees are grown in the shade of “pagliarelle”, wood and straw structures that protect them from harsh weather, lengthening ripening and heightening their aromatic qualities. The lemons are picked by hand and carefully selected both in the grove and at the plant, to guarantee the best possible raw material.

Limoncello DICAPRI shows a deep yellow colour and an enveloping aroma of fresh lemon. On the palate it is sweet and refreshing, with a slightly bitter aftertaste that balances the sweetness. Its versatility makes it perfect alongside spoon desserts such as ice cream and fruit salad, or for creating original cocktails. Pairing it with dark chocolate brings out the liqueur’s bitter note, while a splash of soda makes it ideal for a light, thirst-quenching aperitif. The exclusive use of the Ovale di Sorrento gives Limoncello DICAPRI an unmistakable aromatic profile, marked by intense, lingering lemon notes perfectly balanced with the other components. The lemon peel, removed by hand, is steeped in alcohol to draw out the essential oils and aromatic substances. Water and sugar are then added, following a traditional recipe that guarantees a balanced and delicate final product.

Serving temperature: 0–3 °C

Region: Campania

Alcohol: 30%

Size: 100 cl

Producer: Limoncello di Capri Srl

Appellation: Campania IGP

Food pairings: traditionally served ice-cold at the end of a meal as a digestif, it is a classic of Italian liqueurs. Its versatility also suits inventive cocktails, thanks to its freshness and fragrant citrus note.