There’s something instantly comforting about Luxardo Angioletto Hazelnut Liqueur, like stepping into an old Italian café on a crisp morning, where the scent of roasted hazelnuts lingers in the air. Born from the Luxardo family’s centuries-old tradition of crafting fine liqueurs, Angioletto captures the spirit of Northern Italy’s nut groves and the artistry of old-world distillation. It’s more than a liqueur; it’s nostalgia in a bottle.

Luxardo Angioletto Hazelnut Liqueur
Brand: Luxardo | Category: Liqueur / Nut-based | ABV: 24% | Origin: Italy | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Opens with the warm aroma of toasted hazelnuts and sweet praline, followed by a whisper of vanilla and cocoa, like standing beside a pastry oven mid-bake.
Palate: Smooth, velvety, and nut-forward. The roasted hazelnut flavor unfolds with layers of caramel and a touch of chocolate creaminess, creating a decadent yet balanced sweetness.
Finish: Silky and lingering, leaving behind a pleasant warmth and a faint echo of roasted nuts and vanilla sugar.

Production Details:
Luxardo crafts Angioletto using natural hazelnut distillate sourced from Italian farms, blending it with fine alcohol and sugar to achieve its rich texture and depth. The process is simple yet precise, each step designed to preserve the nut’s natural oils and aroma, giving Angioletto its unmistakable warmth and authenticity.

Perfect For:
Ideal after dinner as a digestif or in place of dessert. Picture a quiet evening, rain outside, and a glass of Angioletto in hand, its gentle sweetness pairing perfectly with a good book or a slice of tiramisu. It also elevates coffee cocktails, transforming a simple espresso martini into something memorable.

Expert Notes:
Praised by bartenders and connoisseurs alike for its genuine nut character and versatility. While it may not carry a trophy cabinet of awards, its reputation in cocktail culture speaks louder, trusted for quality and depth, never imitation.

Customer Reviews:
“Reminds me of my grandmother’s hazelnut cookies, sweet, rich, and impossible to forget.”   Carlo M.
“I pour a splash into my coffee every weekend. It’s my little luxury.”   Ana D.
“Tried it once in a cocktail in Milan, been hooked ever since.”   Paolo R.

Interesting Fact:
The Luxardo family’s distillery was rebuilt from scratch after World War II, using a single surviving marasca cherry tree to revive their legacy. That same resilience defines every bottle they make, including Angioletto.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve neat or over ice to appreciate its full aroma. Add a dash to hot chocolate or espresso for a decadent twist, or mix with cream liqueur for an indulgent dessert cocktail.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1821 in Zara (now part of Croatia), Luxardo is a family-owned distillery with over 200 years of history. Now based in Torreglia, Italy, it’s helmed by the seventh generation of the Luxardo family, who continue to handcraft their liqueurs with the same devotion that began two centuries ago, keeping Italian heritage alive, one bottle at a time.