Country of Origin: Italy  ABV: 32.6%

Dente de Leone (Italian for “wild dandelion”) is a common plant whose roots, leaves and flowers are all edible. Traditionally, it was a base for herbal medicines and liqueurs and is believed to be beneficial for health and digestion. 

Amaro Dente di Leone is made from the mountain variety with its smaller, heartier leaves and intense aroma. This Amaro blends dandelion with gentian and genepy herbs. Brown with intense orange hues obtained from muscovado sugar without the addition of caramel. The fragrances of the herbs used in the recipe emerge, blended with the characteristic aroma of Dandelion. Full and round, balanced in the alcoholic note and with the typical taste tending to liquorice of muscovado.

About Distillerie Francoli: 

The Francoli Family have been distilling since 1875 and estabilished Distillerie Francoli in 1951. It remains a family owned and run business. Experiencing rapid growth in the 1960s and 70s due to the strong reputation of their grappa. They have become well known for their production of liqueurs and wines. The company was certified as having zero environmental impact in 2006.