Rapa Giovanni Ratafia Cherry Liqueur
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Rapa Giovanni Ratafia Cherry Liqueur

750 mL
Item # 35549

The legendary piemontese specialty know as Ratafia (not to be confused with the one from Champagne) is finally available in the States. This regional favorite is has been credited with saving the region from the plague and uniting the bitter warring families of the area. Any spirit with that kind of magic, deserves a place at the table. Made from black cherries, the dark crimson color foreshadows the rich depth of flavor on the palate with notes that include marzipan, cherry pie, licorice, and tart fruit.
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ABV
30.00%
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Producer
Rapa Giovanni
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Staff Pick Notes

Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Andorno we lay our scene... A black cherry liqueur that is SO good, legend says it saved an entire population from the plague?! During the year 1000, peace was brought to the people of Andorno through the marriage of the liqueur-maker's daughter and the son of his enemy - the union sealed with a toast of 'ratafià' (to ratify), a term then coined to described fruit-infused spirits as well as unity and friendliness. Flash forward to 1880, when Giovanni Rapa dedicated his life to producing Ratfià liqueur, and his distillery in Andorno is still Rapa Giovanni's headquarters today! Black cherry juice, sugar, and a little bit of dry red wine are added to the base spirit of molasses to create a wonderfully nuanced dark cherry liqueur. Perfect to add some romance to your cocktails/ice cream!

- VP

Glossary

Piedmont

The most famous grape in Piedmont is the noble Nebbiolo, which makes the long-lived Barolo and Barbaresco. There are plenty of Nebbiolo-based wines that are quite enjoyable in their youth, however, often produced in smaller, lesser-known regions such as Ghemme or Gattinara. Several other Piedmontese grapes make striking and delicious wines: Pelaverga produces light-colored reds with distinctive notes of strawberry, cherry, and pink peppercorn. The red Freisa is vinified in a variety of styles:...

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