GRAN CAFFÈ STREGA LIQUEUR
700 ML BOTTLE • BENEVENTO, CAMPANIA, ITALY
STREGA ALBERTI BENEVENTO • CAMPANIA, ITALY
"The ultimate indulgence of Italian espresso transformed into a cult spirit. Infused with selected 100% Arabica dark-roasted coffee beans by the legendary Strega Alberti distillery, Gran Caffè Strega captivates with its intensely aromatic profile, velvety texture, and refined sweetness of timeless elegance."
Italian Coffee Tradition, Selected Beans, and Sweet Sophistication
Gran Caffè Strega Liqueur 700 ml pays homage to Italy's deep passion for high-specialty espresso coffee. Meticulously crafted by the historic distilling house Strega Alberti Benevento in Benevento, Campania, Italy, this liqueur is born from the direct extraction and alcoholic infusion of the finest freshly roasted Arabica coffee beans. With a distinctly sweet, creamy, and warm profile, it displays a mahogany coffee color with opaque reflections that envelop the glass. Its penetrating notes of bitter cocoa, deep roast, vanilla, and liquid caramel make it the ultimate luxury digestif and the star ingredient for contemporary cocktails like the Espresso Martini. Purchase it with guaranteed authenticity at LaCava.shop.
1. Product Technical Details
Product Name: Gran Caffè Strega Liqueur 700 ml.
Winery / Distillery: Strega Alberti Benevento S.p.A.
Specific Origin Region: Benevento, Campania Region, Italy.
Main Ingredients: Concentrated infusion of 100% Arabica espresso coffee, pure refined sugar, grain alcohol, and natural vanilla extracts.
Type of Spirit: Sweet Artisanal Espresso Coffee Liqueur (Digestif Liqueur).
Sweetness Classification: Sweet (Rich, dense, silky, and velvety on the palate).
Production Method: Slow maceration and cold infusion of special roasted coffee with pure neutral alcohol.
Alcohol Content: 28.0% Vol.
Net Content: 700 ml Bottle.
Serving Temperature: 4°C - 8°C (Iced on the rocks, digestif at room temperature, or iced in a shot).
SKU / MPN: IT-STREGA-GRANCAFFE-700ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Very dense dark mahogany color, bright with intense coppery reflections, showing an unctuous body with marked tears in the glass.
Nose: Overwhelming aromatic intensity of freshly ground Italian roast espresso coffee, bitter cocoa, vanilla bean, caramelized toffee, and a subtle spiced touch.
Palate: Velvety and enveloping texture. Its initial sweet profile is harmonically balanced with the natural bitterness of the roasted Arabica bean, culminating in a long, warm, and persistent aftertaste of gourmet coffee and dark chocolate.
3. Oenological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing (Expanded): Its voluptuous coffee flavor and roasted intensity pair extraordinarily well with classic and international pastries. An excellent option to accompany traditional tiramisu, vanilla or hazelnut ice cream (Affogato al Caffe style), cheesecakes with red berries, 70% dark chocolate brownies, cream-filled profiteroles, almond biscotti, panna cotta, salted caramel macarons, spiced milk chocolate, and mild or creamy blue cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Family Meal: The ideal digestif to conclude after-dinner conversations following family banquets.
- Business: A distinctive touch of elegance to share with a good dessert at the end of meetings and executive lunches.
- Gift: An unforgettable gift for gourmet coffee connoisseurs, mixologists, and lovers of Italian culture.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and distillery of this liqueur?
It is produced in Benevento, Campania Region, Italy, by the renowned distillery Strega Alberti Benevento.
Is Gran Caffè Strega Liqueur dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is a digestif liqueur with a classificatorily sweet, velvety, and rich consistency on the palate.
How is Gran Caffè Strega recommended to be enjoyed?
It can be enjoyed iced on the rocks, at room temperature in a digestif glass, poured directly over vanilla ice cream (Affogato style), or as a base in cocktails like the Espresso Martini.
What type of coffee is used in its production?
It uses a careful selection of 100% Arabica coffee beans with an intense dark roast in the traditional Italian style.
What are the best pairing options?
It pairs wonderfully with tiramisu, dark chocolate desserts, artisanal ice creams, cheesecake, biscotti, and butter cookies.