Salvia E Limone (Sage & Lemon) Carlo Alberto 70CL

The heritage of Riserva Carlo Alberto is deeply intertwined with Italian royalty and traditional craftsmanship. The underlying recipes for the historic house are said to have originated in 1837 for King Carlo Alberto of Piedmont-Sardinia.

This artisan Piedmontese liqueur is crafted using an ancient, secret recipe that dates back to 1837, capturing the true essence of traditional remedies used in the local countryside to aid digestion.

Tasting Notes

Salvia e Limone Carlo Alberto reveals a pale yellow colour with subtle, delicate vanilla reflections in the glass. On the nose, the spirit is intensely aromatic and fragrant, bursting with fresh citrus oil, sharp lime zest, and deeply savoury, herbaceous notes of freshly picked sage.

The palate is beautifully balanced; an initially intense sweetness and bright, juicy lemon sweetness give way to a sophisticated, refreshing mid-palate laced with hints of white pepper and an authentic, pleasant herbal bitterness. The finish is clean, fine, and elegant, leaving a lingering, crisp harmony of Mediterranean herbs and citrus.
 
Serving & Cocktail Suggestions

This versatile botanical liqueur shines across various serves:

•    The Traditional Serve: Sip it exactly how it is enjoyed in Turin—poured straight from the freezer into a chilled glass after dinner as a refreshing digestive alternative to classic limoncello.
•    Salvia & Tonic: Pour a generous measure over plenty of ice, top up with premium Mediterranean tonic water, and garnish with a slapped fresh sage leaf and a slice of lemon for a refreshing afternoon highball.
•    The Spritz Modification: Add an elegant twist to your sparkling drinks by combining the liqueur with dry Prosecco and a splash of soda water.
•    Shaken Cocktails: Use it as an aromatic modifier in a classic Gin Sour or a White Lady to introduce a bright, herbaceous complexity.
 
Food Pairings

Thanks to its bright acidity and herbal profile, this liqueur pairs wonderfully with food:

•    Savoury Matches: The clean, palate-cleansing properties of lemon and sage make it an excellent partner for rich, savoury appetisers. Pair it with focaccia brushed with olive oil and sea salt, creamy cheeses like Ricotta or fresh Mozzarella, or traditional Piedmontese veal carpaccio (Vitello Tonnato).
•    Sweet Matches: It perfectly complements desserts that feature orchard fruits or mild sweetness. Serve it alongside a classic lemon tart, almond biscotti, vanilla panna cotta, or shortbread biscuits.
 
Estate History & Distilling Methods

The production process relies on a premium neutral grain spirit infused with local herbs and botanicals from Turin, with a specific technical emphasis on the processing of water using both hot and cold steeping methods. This masterful hot and cold water processing ensures that the fragrant essential oils of the fresh lemon peels and the delicate, earthy properties of the sage leaves are perfectly captured, yielding a beautifully structured spirit.
 
Specifications

•    Bottle Size: 70 cl
•    Alcohol Content (% ABV): 25% ABV