Villa Massa Amaretto

Villa Massa Amaretto

Brand & History

Villa Massa was founded in 1991 by brothers Stefano and Sergio Massa, who revived their family's traditional recipe for Limoncello from the Sorrento Peninsula in southern Italy. The brand later expanded its range to include other Italian liqueurs, including Amaretto, drawing on the country's long tradition of almond- and stone-fruit-based spirits.

Product

Villa Massa Amaretto is an Italian almond-flavored liqueur characterized by the rich sweetness of almonds and the aromatic notes of stone fruit. Its smooth texture and balanced sweetness make it suitable for drinking neat or over ice, as well as for use in cocktails and desserts.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of sweet almond, marzipan, apricot kernel, vanilla, and subtle baking spices. The palate is smooth and rich, offering flavors of toasted almond, caramel, vanilla, ripe stone fruit, and gentle spice. The finish is warm and lingering, with notes of almond, marzipan, and soft sweetness.

Specifications

Country: Italy

ABV: 30%

Trivia

The characteristic almond flavor of amaretto traditionally comes from bitter almonds or apricot kernels, both of which contain aromatic compounds that produce a similar marzipan-like character. Despite its name and flavor profile, amaretto does not necessarily contain almonds as its only primary flavoring ingredient.