Since the dawn of civilization, man has always shown great ingenuity and curiosity in the production and preservation of food and drinks. And among the products that boast the most particular "research" are undoubtedly those with alcohol baseFrom beer to wine through cider: an ongoing study on how to obtain fine liqueurs with an excellent tasteAnd right now, along the Caserta coast, a new method of preservation, or rather aging, never used before, is being tested. We are talking about theElixir Falernum, the first liqueur left to mature in the depth of the sicilian sea..
At the bottom of the sea
On December 7th a particularly valuable cargo will be recovered off the coast of Mondragone. The contents of this chest, in fact, are those of well 360 bottles abandoned – so to speak – for over 6 months 10 meters below sea levelBottles containing a liqueur made from berries and brandy, aged for 3 years in oak barrels and refined for a further six months. in the Tyrrhenian Sea. An experiment never attempted before, conducted by the men of theAntica Petrone Distillery, with the aim of discovering the influence of the marine microclimate on liqueur-based products. This appears to be the ideal habitat for their maturation, thanks to several key factors: a constant temperature and the absence of light and oxygenAdded to this is the slow movement of the currents, capable of cradling each bottle and optimally mixing the contents.
For the experiment, one of the most sought-after products of the Caserta distillery was chosen: theElixir Failure numberThe name is a clear reference to another very well-known product, or the Falerno, wine made with the vines of theAger Falernus and particularly appreciated by the ancient Romans, so much so that it was associated with the figure of the god Bacchus. It was precisely this wine that contributed to the local economy, making the port of Sinuessa one of the main ones on the entire Tyrrhenian coast. In short, a tribute to one of the symbols of our province's food and wine.
Not only the Elixir Falernum
As mentioned above, behind all this lies Antica Distilleria Petrone, one of the most well-known and appreciated companies in the Italian distilling sector. Founded way back in 1858, which boasts the leadership of fifth generation of the Petrone familyThanks to their passion and expertise over the last 150 years they have established themselves in the production and distribution of liqueurs and digestifs. based on some of the gastronomic symbols of CampaniaAmong the latest creations of the family, in addition to the Elixir Falernum, theLove, the herbal bitter from the English Garden of the Royal Palace. The liqueurs are also highly appreciated. made with buffalo milk from Campania, limoncello and myrtle.
Particularly linked to Mondragone, The Distillery contributed to the economic growth of the cityToday, it boasts significant national figures, as well as a constantly growing volume of foreign exports. And we are confident that this new marine aging experiment will only contribute to their cause.
