Vino di visciole, also known as sour cherry wine, is a traditional Italian liqueur that is popular in the Marche region of Italy. It is made from the fermented juice of sour cherries, which gives it a unique and tangy flavor. This liqueur can be found in various towns and communes in Marche, including Jesi, Senigallia, and Ancona.
In Jesi, you can find Vino di visciole at the local wine shops such as Enoteca Regionale delle Marche and Vini e Oli. In Senigallia, you can visit Enoteca La Cantina and Enoteca del Gusto to purchase this liqueur. In Ancona, you can find it at Enoteca Il Bacco and Enoteca del Gusto.
One popular recipe that uses Vino di visciole is the “Torta di Visciole,” a sour cherry tart. Another recipe is the “Zuppa Inglese,” a traditional Italian dessert made with layers of sponge cake, custard, and Vino di visciole.
Vino di visciole has been recognized with the PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) recognition, which is a certification given to traditional Italian food and beverages. The specifications for Vino di visciole include using only sour cherries from the Marche region, a minimum alcohol content of 16%, and a minimum aging period of 12 months.
Sources:
– “Vino di visciole” – Enoteca Regionale delle Marche (enotecaregionale.marche.it)
– “Vino di visciole” – Vini e Oli (vini-e-oli.it)
– “Enoteca La Cantina” – Senigallia Tourism (senigallia.it)
– “Enoteca del Gusto” – Senigallia Tourism (senigallia.it)
– “Enoteca Il Bacco” – Ancona Tourism (turismo.ancona.it)
– “Torta di Visciole” recipe – Giallo Zafferano (giallozafferano.it)
– “Zuppa Inglese” recipe – Academia Barilla (academiabarilla.it)