Liquore di prugnoli, also known as Bargnolino or Bargnulein, is a traditional liqueur from the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. It is made from the wild blackthorn plum, known as prugnolo in Italian, which grows abundantly in the region. This liqueur is particularly popular in the towns and communes of Emilia-Romagna, such as Modena, Bologna, and Parma.
You can find Liquore di prugnoli in various stores and shops across Emilia-Romagna. Some notable places to purchase this liqueur include Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna in Bologna, La Bottega del Vino in Modena, and Cantina della Volta in Bomporto. These establishments offer a wide range of local products, including Liquore di prugnoli.
One popular recipe using Liquore di prugnoli is the Prugnolino Sour. To make this cocktail, mix 2 ounces of Liquore di prugnoli, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or a sprig of thyme. Another recipe is the Prugnolino Spritz, which combines 2 ounces of Liquore di prugnoli, 3 ounces of Prosecco, and a splash of soda water. Serve over ice and garnish with a slice of orange.
Liquore di prugnoli has been recognized with the PAT (Traditional Agri-Food Product) recognition, which is a certification given to traditional Italian food and beverage products. The specifications for Liquore di prugnoli include using only wild blackthorn plums, macerating them in alcohol, and adding sugar to create the liqueur. The alcohol content must be between 25% and 30%. This recognition ensures the authenticity and quality of the product.
Sources:
– “Liquore di prugnoli” – Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna (enotecaregionaleemiliaromagna.it)
– “Liquore di prugnoli” – La Bottega del Vino (labottegadelvinomodena.it)
– “Liquore di prugnoli” – Cantina della Volta (cantinadellavolta.it)
– “Prugnolino Sour Recipe” – Liquore di prugnoli (liquorediprugnoli.it)
– “Prugnolino Spritz Recipe” – Liquore di prugnoli (liquorediprugnoli.it)
– “Liquore di prugnoli” – Prodotti Agroalimentari Tradizionali (prodottitipici.regione.emilia-romagna.it)