What do we do when life throws us lemons? Make limoncello, right? Seems legit. In today’s post, I’m happy to be able to share a fantastic local business where you can find the best limoncello in Italy. I’m talking high quality, pure limoncello from a family run business where you can also take a tasting tour and learn about the entire process. Here’s all the information you need to book your visit which, in my opinion, is a must-do while you’re living in Vicenza.
Where To Find The Best Limoncello In Italy (And Tasting Tour Info)
FAQ for the limoncello tasting tour
What company hosts the tour?
Donna Frida.
Where is it located?
Padova, about 30 minutes drive from Ederle.
How much does it cost?
The tour is free and the price varies for the liquor products on sale.
What type of tour is it?
Private tour and you can book groups up to 12.
What payments are accepted?
Cash or card.
How do you book a tour?
Contact via Facebook Messenger (you can write in English) or by phone at 328 654 7755.
Where to go
You can use ‘Donna Frida’ in Google Maps and it will take you directly to the facility in Padova.
It’s easy to get to and there is a small driveway for parking in front of the building and more parking spaces along the street.
The building itself is well signed and easy to spot in the street.
The front of the building.
Who are the hosts?
Your hosts for the tour are Andrea and his parents Georgio and Frida.
What makes it special?
For me, there are two main things that make this tour and business special.
Firstly, it’s a small, family-run business. Instead of a big, corporate tour, you’re directly inserted into the heart and soul of the business which gives you a unique and authentic experience.
I love supporting local businesses, so this was a really special find.
The passion for producing the highest quality liquor is evident in every step of the process and with every story Andrea tells you.
That passion and integrity is the other thing that sets this tour apart.
How to get the most out of the experience
This tour is best for a small group because then Andrea and his family can also arrange snacks and even cooking demonstrations using the liquor.
That way, you get a full event experience that takes this tour to the next level.
If you’ve got a birthday, farewell, or any other celebration coming up, it’s a great opportunity to get the girls together and arrange one of these tours. Even ‘just because’ is a good enough reason to get a group together for a day out if you ask me.
I went solo and it’s not the best for that because aside from not being able to do tastings because you’re the driver, you don’t get the complete event experience.
Thank you Donna Frida for providing this photo.
What to expect on the limoncello tasting tour
When you’re welcomed into the building, you’ll be where all the limoncello magic happens.
It’s a small room but each space is maximized to the fullest potential.
The tour itself is not walking through a huge facility – it’s walking through each step of the process of making limoncello and other infused liquors in this room.
You’ll learn all about how these lemons travel from the Amalfi Coast before getting peeled, soaked, and infused into a pure limoncello with no artificial colorings or flavors.
Want to know how to spot a limoncello with artificial ingredients added? You’ll learn that too and this is what I found really interesting and helpful – I’ve even found myself judging limoncello I’ve seen at the store since learning about it.
I was also interested to learn about the process of nothing going to waste. Since they only use the rinds for limoncello, it was interesting to learn about how they use the lemon flesh so it isn’t wasted and also how they use the rinds after the infusion to give them a second life. I’ll leave all that for Andrea to explain to you, but it was all interesting to learn about.
It’s not only limoncello, though.
You’ll also learn about all sorts of different liquor infusions that are made there. When it comes to these flavors, the only limit is the imagination. And it seems Andrea’s imagination has no limits. He had everything from chocolate, to lavender, to basil, to even asparagus!
What can you buy?
Of course, you’re going to want to pick up a stash of liquor to take home with you and you can get a little collection at the end of the tour. These are the liquors you can buy:
- Frida’s Limoncello
- Lemon Cheese Cake Liquor (creamy lemon)
- Frida’s Arancello (orange liquor)
- Licorice Liquor
- Coffee Liquor
You can also buy other products like hand sanitizer, chocolate-coated rinds, or jams depending on what they have at the time.
If you’re looking for a gift to send home to family and friends, they have gift boxes with a range of liquor flavors that would make a perfect gift.
Overall thoughts on finding the best limoncello in Italy
This tour is one that needs to be on your Vicenza bucket list.
It’s a great way to learn about the liquor making process, create fun memories for your Italy chapter, and support a local business.
I definitely recommend getting a couple of friends together and booking a day out to experience this fantastic local tour.
Thank you Donna Frida for providing this photo.
For more information:
Visit their website or Facebook page.
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