What is chinotto lurisia?
The myrtle-leaf orange tree, or chinotto, is a Slow Food Presidia-cultivated fruit that grows in Savona, a province along the Ligurian Riviera. Combined with Lurisia’s mineral water, the sparkling soda is slightly more bitter than an orange with a tartness resembling a lime.
Is chinotto similar to Coke?
Chinotto (Italian: [kiˈnɔtto]) is a type of carbonated soft drink produced from the juice of the fruit of the myrtle-leaved orange tree (Citrus myrtifolia). The beverage is dark in color. Its appearance is similar to that of cola, but it is not as sweet as cola, having a bittersweet taste.
Who invented chinotto?
San Pellegrino
Origins and main stages of the history of chinotto drinks The first company to understand the food potential of this fruit so bitter and so little loved seems to have been San Pellegrino who in 1932 devised the original recipe for the carbonated drink that we all know and still drink.
What fruit is chinotto made from?
chinotto oranges
Born in the ’50s, Chinotto is made from extracts of zesty sun-ripened chinotto oranges that get their distinct flavour from the unique conditions of the Mediterranean land. A deep brown colour with a light carbonation that rolls off the tongue, every sip is a journey to the south of Italy with the iconic Chinotto.
Are Lurisia chinottos any good?
This one by Lurisia has the same flavor as the others, except it has an additional somewhat subtle lemon flavor added to it (at least that’s what it tastes like to me). It’s good. Tastes nice, not sure how much more authentic they are than the typical artificial flavor Chinottos.
What makes our chinotto taste so special?
The unique aroma of our Chinotto comes from the west side of the Liguria Riviera where, since 1500, Chinotto trees have grown. At Savona today, there is the Slow Food Presidium to protect the precious citrus fruits that give our drink the typical amber taste that gives off an intense scent.
What does Lurisia taste like?
Combined with Lurisia’s mineral water, the sparkling soda is slightly more bitter than an orange with a tartness resembling a lime. Excellent on its own or in a cocktail, the soda pairs well with savory appetizers for an aperitivo or bold secondi for an elegant accompaniment.