Meletti

Ascoli Piceno, Marche

For over 140 years, the Meletti family have been producing their famous Anisetta liqueur from their own distillate and locally grown star anise. Ascoli Piceno’s combo of Mediterranean climate and clay soil are perfect for growing fine spices, and the anise has been part of the scenery for centuries.

The family use much the same methods as were originally practiced, meaning a liqueur that is far from a mass produced product. Each of the elements are of the highest quality, and the family themselves are a pleasure to deal with. These are timeless, and find many uses in recipes and cocktails, as well as behind a bar.

In a portfolio of fine, terroir-driven wines, the liqueurs from Meletti may seem somewhat misplaced. That is until you realise the painstaking detail and regional ingredients with which these liqueurs are hand-crafted by the fifth generation of this family owned and run business.

Meletti Receives the Wine Enthusiast “Spirits Brand of the Year” Award!

“Meletti, a name that resonates with quality, history, and artisanal craftsmanship, is the embodiment of Italian tradition in the world of spirits. With over 150 years of dedication to the art of distillation, Meletti is one of the oldest and most respected distilleries in the world, a testament to the enduring passion and expertise that have defined the brand for generations.

“The connection to their land is central to the Meletti family ethos. Many of the key ingredients in their spirits are sourced locally, and the company maintains close relationships with regional farmers to ensure the highest quality. These ingredients, combined with time-honored methods and refined techniques, make Meletti spirits distinct. They are a product not only of craftsmanship but of place.”

  • SA, VIC, NSW & TAS

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Amaro 700mL
$52.00 LUC

  • This classic Italian liqueur is an infusion of aromatic herbs using an old family recipe. Offering distinctive hints of anise, saffron and violets plus an array of other less subtle spices, it's less bitter than many counterparts. Great served after dinner as a digestif or over soda. It can also substitute when vermouths are called for in drinks like Manhattans. 32% Alc./Vol.

  • "The brisk, invigorating scent of this amaro hovers between herbal and medicinal. On the palate, it skews sweeter, with rich caramel and hazelnut flavors and just enough bitterness and baking spice to keep things interesting."

    90 pts — Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast

Limoncello 700mL
$52.00 LUC

  • Lemons have been cultivated on the Amalfi coast since 200 AD. In the creation of this liqueur, Meletti selects the finest Sorrento lemons from the region's groves. A variety noted for its low acidity and thick skin, the rich oils give this liqueur its body and aroma. The final blend is aged for three months before being bottled, resulting in a limoncello that's both vibrant and rich.

  • "This lemon liqueur appears slight at first: pale yellow and slightly cloudy, lightly fragranced with lemon oil. Yet one sip, and the favor is unmistakably bold, balancing sweetness with an authentic and clean lemon-peel acidity."

    90 pts — Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast

Fernet 700mL
$58.00 LUC

  • Centuries-old and rooted in medicine, Fernet are a kind of sub-category of Amaro that are typically less sweet, or more bittersweet. Like Amaros, they're usually consumed at the end of a meal to aid digestion and are flavoured with locally grown plants and herbs so as to represent the flavours of a given region. The Branca brand has long held the top position in the Fernet world, but that hasn't stopped countless distilleries, both in Italy and beyond from making proprietary variations of their own.  Meletti's expression is described as a 'moderately bitter' style, offering hints of dark chocolate, coffee and mint, finishing with bitter gentian root, while the ingredients are said to include cardamom, myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile and saffron, among others. 40% Alc./Vol.

  • "A stomach settler and a breath freshener, this liqueur is full-on minty from first sip straight through to exhale. The moderately bitter midpalate offers hints of dark chocolate, espresso and allspice. There's a passing resemblance to thin-mint cookies if you squint."

    93 pts — Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast