Magnoberta Alchermes 70CL

One for the extremely sweet of tooth!

Magnoberta Alchermes is a traditional Italian liqueur, widely known in the pastry world as a "bagna" (soaking syrup) for desserts, manufactured by the historical Distilleria Magnoberta in Casale Monferrato. It is known for its intense scarlet colour and sweet, spiced aromatic profile.  Almost certainly too sweet for most to drink neat, it’s high alcohol content (%) and sweet profile can be used to dulcify candied cocktails.
 
Description & Appearance

• Brand/Type: Magnoberta Grand Patissier Alchermes Rosso.
  
• Colour: Deep, vibrant scarlet red, traditionally derived from cochineal.
  
• Aroma: Refined, rare, and highly sought-after aroma, described as intense, persistent, and delicately spiced.
  
• Consistency: Viscous and sugary, typical of traditional alchermes.
  
• Main Uses: Primarily used as a soaking liquid (bagna) to colour and flavour sponge cakes, ladyfingers, and pastries.

Tasting Notes & Profile

• Flavour Profile: The flavour is sweet, warm, and highly aromatic, dominated by a blend of spices.
  
• Key Notes: Prominent notes of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla, often balanced with undertones of orange peel and rose water.
  
• Finish: Long-lasting and fragrant aroma.

Magnoberta Alchermes Variants

Magnoberta produces multiple variants of this liqueur under their Grand Patissier line:

• Alchermes Rosso (Red): The classic, intensely coloured version used for its signature ruby hue in baking.
  
• Alchermes Bianco (White): A "clear" infusion of herbs and spices that offers the same aroma without the red colour.
  Common Applications
  
• Zuppa Inglese: The key ingredient for soaking sponge cake in this traditional Italian trifle.
  
• Pesche Dolci: Used to create the red outer colouring of Italian peach-shaped cookies.
  
• Schiacciata Fiorentina: A popular Tuscan cake topped with the liqueur.

Magnoberta specializes in high-quality spirits, grappas, and pastry infusions (bagne) located in Italy.