LUNA NERA BLACK SAMBUCA
700 ML BOTTLE • ITALY
LUNA NERA • ITALIAN DISTILLERIES
"The dark and mysterious side of the Italian anise tradition. Luna Nera Black Sambuca fuses the balsamic potency of star anise with subtle botanical extracts, elderberry, and dark licorice nuances. Deep violet-blue in color, nearly jet-black, with a markedly sweet flavor profile, it is a digestif of enigmatic elegance and a silky finish."
Dark Anise Sophistication
The Luna Nera Black Sambuca, from Luna Nera, is the dark variant of Italian digestif liqueurs. An infusion of star anise, elderberries, licorice, and spices. It is a sweet, thick, and aromatic liqueur with an indigo, almost black, tone, 38.0% ABV.
1. Technical Details
Producer: Luna Nera.
Region of Origin: Italy.
Ingredients: Star anise, elderberry extract, spices, licorice, and sugar syrup.
Sweetness Classification: Sweet.
Production: Botanical maceration and distillation with dark extracts.
Alcohol Content: 38.0% ABV.
Net Content: 700 ml.
SKU / MPN: IT-LUNANERA-SAMBUCANEGRO-700ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deeply dark purple-blue, almost jet-black.
Nose: Star anise, black licorice, balsamic elderberry, and a spicy background.
Palate: Silky and creamy, dense sweetness balanced by the freshness of anise, with a persistent and warm finish.
3. Oenological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Moments and Pairing
Gourmet Pairing: 70-80% dark chocolates, brownies, tiramisu, panna cotta, amaretto biscotti, and cannoli.
Suggested Moments:
- Family Meal: Digestif after dessert.
- Special Celebration: New Year's Eve and anniversaries.
- Business: Conclusion of executive lunches.
- Summer: On the rocks with ice.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this liqueur?
It is produced in Italy by the firm Luna Nera.
Is Luna Nera Black Sambuca dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It has a strictly sweet, dense, and unctuous profile.
What gives it its characteristic black color?
Natural infusion of elderberry extracts, licorice, and botanical herbs.
How is this sambuca recommended to be served?
Frozen as a shot, on the rocks, with espresso, or flambéed with coffee beans.
What are the best pairing options?
Dark chocolate desserts, tiramisu, almond biscotti, and truffles.