Luxardo Cherry Liqueur Sangue Morlacco is a story of passion and resilience captured in a bottle. Its name, translated as “Blood of the Morlachs”, was coined by the Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio in 1919, paying tribute to the deep crimson hue and the courage of Balkan warriors. Crafted from Luxardo’s prized marasca cherries, this liqueur embodies both the elegance of old-world Italy and the strength of its history. One sip, and you understand why it has endured for over a century: rich, intense, and unapologetically alive.

Luxardo Cherry Liqueur Sangue Morlacco
Brand: Luxardo | Category: Liqueur / Cherry-based | ABV: 30% | Origin: Italy | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Deep and aromatic, bursting with dark cherries, bitter almonds, and hints of vanilla, a scent that feels like opening a jar of preserved fruit in an old Italian kitchen.
Palate: Full-bodied and luscious, delivering layers of black cherry, cocoa, and gentle spice. The texture is velvety, with just enough tartness to balance the sweetness, making it both bold and refined.
Finish: Long and elegant, fading into notes of dark chocolate and spice, leaving behind the warmth of a fine red wine and the memory of ripe cherries.

Production Details:
The heart of Sangue Morlacco lies in Luxardo’s own marasca cherry orchards, still cultivated and harvested by the family. The cherries are infused in neutral spirit, then aged and sweetened to develop that deep, ruby tone and robust flavor. This careful process, unchanged for generations, preserves the fruit’s natural intensity and gives the liqueur its unmistakable depth.

Perfect For:
An indulgent after-dinner pour or the secret weapon in a cocktail. It’s stunning over ice, divine with dark chocolate desserts, and transformative in drinks like the Cherry Manhattan or the Aviation. Imagine a late-night jazz bar, dim lights, slow music, and a glass of Sangue Morlacco glowing like garnet in your hand.

Expert Notes:
Long admired for its authenticity, this liqueur is a bartender’s favorite when genuine cherry depth is needed without synthetic sweetness. It has earned global recognition for its balance of richness and acidity, often hailed as one of the finest cherry liqueurs in the world, an essential in classic mixology.

Customer Reviews:
“Intense but elegant. You can tell it’s made with real cherries, not flavoring.”   Matteo P.
“I use it in an Old Fashioned instead of syrup, game changer.”   Liza C.
“One sip and you’re transported to Italy. Deep, rich, unforgettable.”   Daniel R.

Interesting Fact:
Luxardo’s marasca cherry trees are part of a proprietary orchard of over 30,000 trees near Padua, the only one of its kind in the world dedicated solely to this variety, making every bottle of Sangue Morlacco a piece of living history.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to appreciate its depth. For a creative twist, mix with bourbon for a Cherry Old Fashioned, or drizzle over vanilla gelato for a decadent dessert pairing.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1821 by Girolamo Luxardo, the distillery has remained in family hands for over two centuries. Now based in Torreglia, Italy, Luxardo continues to honor its heritage with traditional recipes and homegrown ingredients. From the ashes of war to the global stage, Luxardo remains a symbol of resilience, craftsmanship, and Italian pride, each bottle a testament to enduring excellence.