Liquore di Foglie di Fico Opificio Nunquam - 50cl
Callmewine's FavouritesOpificio Nunquam's Fig Leaf Liqueur is made near Prato in Tuscany and can be enjoyed on its own with an ice cube or used to make excellent cocktails. Only organic ingredients are used in its production and the colour is a spectacle for the eye, amber yellow with luminous reflections. The bouquet is intense, with exotic notes of coconut milk alternating with fig leaf characteristics. The taste is sweet, ample, balanced and with a long finish
The Fig Leaf Liqueur, made by Opificio Nunquam, is one of the most curious and unique labels produced by this young and dynamic Tuscan reality. In line with the desire to offer enthusiasts of absolutely natural artisanal liqueurs, Opificio has recovered ancient recipes from the territory, based on simple ingredients that can provide the pleasure of a pure and genuine sip. The infusion of fig leaves gives a taste characterized by delicate vegetal nuances and soft fruity hints, making the liqueur very suitable for sipping neat or with ice, or for creating original cocktails.
The Fig Leaf Liqueur from Opificio Nunquam is part of the collection of labels from this interesting and innovative Tuscan reality, dedicated to the production of natural herbal liqueurs that refer to the traditions of the past. Since the distant Middle Ages, it has been customary to prepare infusions of alcohol and herbs for curative or digestive purposes, recipes for elixirs that were passed down especially withinof the monasteries. Drawing on historical traditions, the Opificio wanted to offer a series of specialties prepared with the oldest techniques. The fig leaves are infused in alcohol for a long time, allowing them to release all their aromas. At the end of the maceration process, any slight bitterness of the infusion is corrected with sugar, and the mixture is filtered before bottling it.
The Fig Leaf Liqueur produced by Opificio Nunquam is an artisanal liqueur dedicated to those who love to experiment and are always in search of new and surprising aromas and flavors. It is the ideal bottle for those who prefer a soft and soothing taste, intense and enveloping. Visually, it presents a light amber color, with bright reflections of ancient gold. On the nose, it seduces with aromas of vegetal nuances reminiscent of fresh fig leaves, pleasantly fruity aromas, and soft hints of tropical fruit and coconut. The taste is gentle, with harmonious sweetness and rich aromatic intensity that accompany a very persistent finish.