Explore the rich heritage and exquisite craftsmanship of Distilleria Varnelli, renowned since 1868 for producing unparalleled spirits rooted in tradition yet embracing innovation.
Distilleria Varnelli has been producing spirits since 1868 in the Marche region, in a particularly pleasant area on the slopes of the Monti Sibillini. The business started thanks to the keen herbalist Girolamo Varnelli who applied his knowledge to create natural remedies and founded the first spirits firm in such an enchanting part of Italy.
In the course of more than 150 years, Distilleria Varnelli has constantly grown, introducing new products, acquiring new markets, and establishing itself as a leader in the segment of distinctive and refined liqueurs. Still today, Distilleria Varnelli is entirely owned by the Varnelli heirs who run the business through a balanced mix of tradition and innovation, focusing on the utmost quality while highlighting the cultural contents inherited from the past.
The Varnelli specialties derive their distinctive taste and aroma from natural raw materials which are carefully selected to guarantee the highest standard.
Some phases of the crafting processes are in charge of Varnelli’s family members as they include secrets passed down from generation to generation.
The tradition primarily refers to the original recipes and the crafting processes which have been never changed through generations. Investments in innovation involve all levels of the business management of a company whose identity is strictly linked to local roots while dynamically looking to the future and pointing to new markets. Due to their distinctive organoleptic and qualitative characteristics, Varnelli products are at the top of Italian spirits distributed worldwide and among them, the following products excel:
Varnelli special dry anise, is part of the Mediterranean tradition of anise-based liqueur. Thanks to the great character and versatility it is excellent straight, on the rocks, in coffee. International bartenders use Varnelli in their signature blending;
Amaro Sibilla and Amaro dell’ Erborista, two fine herbal-based liqueurs made over a wood fire and sweetened with honey from Monti Sibillini that have established themselves at the top of their category for their personality and craftsmanship in line with the public’s and bartenders’ search for traditional herbal liqueurs;
Caffè Moka, a creamy and velvety espresso liqueur, special smooth and widely used in classic contemporary mixology cocktails such as the Black Russian, Espresso Martini and many other coffee-based recipes;
Mandarino Liquore, due to its mixability, is one of the most sought-after and widely used citrus liqueurs for cocktails, long drinks and spritz.
Distilleria Varnelli products, based on the strength of tradition, match the contemporary taste trends and manifest their promise to consumers in the highest quality.
