BARZOTTO
The bold, intense, full-bodied amaro!
Barzotto, the younger brother of Basanotto, was born in 2022. To create it, we selected the finest raw ingredients typical of our region, with a few “contaminations” from foreign flavors.
Barley, accompanied by Bourbon vanilla pods, Italian beet sugar, aromatic caramel, Genoese PDO basil, sage, organic mint, and Slow Food chinotto from Savona, all infused in Rocciaviva San Bernardo spring water and organic wheat alcohol.
The ingredients are macerated for one month in a room-temperature blend of spring water and organic alcohol.
Afterward, our Barzotto is filtered and left to rest for 15 days. Once bottled, it needs an additional 10 days for molecular recomposition.
The aroma reveals delicate cereal notes from the barley, blending with the herbal hints of basil and sage, and the distinctive scent of vanilla. Mint adds freshness, along with the unmistakable citrus notes of chinotto from Savona. Perfect to enjoy neat, chilled from the fridge, or mixed into surprising cocktails.
BARZOTTO: double international success at the World Drinks Awards and IWSC 2025
A LIGURIAN AMARO CONQUERING THE WORLD
After Basanotto, Barzotto too has won two of the most prestigious awards on the international scene: the World Drinks Award 2025 and the gold medal at the IWSC – International Wine & Spirits Competition. A result that confirms the excellence and innovative vision of the company, now regarded as a true pioneer in the world of artisanal liqueur making.
The IWSC jury described the amaro Barzotto as “An orange-scented aroma with a seductive hint of light peated whisky and gingerbread, intertwined with herbal touches of rosemary and thyme — truly enchanting. On the palate, it reveals a delightful interplay of bitter herbs and dry spices, with hints of chocolate and coffee.. An intriguing profile leads to a vibrant and pleasantly smooth sip.” An assessment that rewards the product’s balance, complexity, and originality.
Made with Ligurian and organic ingredients such as barley, Genoese PDO basil, Slow Food Presidia chinotto from Savona, Bourbon vanilla, and organic mint, Barzotto is the result of a slow and meticulous process, with separate macerations, high-pressure filtrations, and a long decanting period. Each bottle is a small masterpiece that tells the story of passion and the identity of the region.
“These awards are confirmation that we’re on the right path,” say the founders Andrea and Enrica Vacca and Andrea Falzone. “Barzotto was born from an ambitious challenge: to reinterpret amaro with a Ligurian twist, giving it a modern and distinctive signature. The international recognition encourages us to look forward with excitement to future adventures as well.”
