Ratafia from Abruzzo | Casauria Tradition

Ratafià is one of the oldest liqueurs in the Abruzzese tradition. Its name comes from the Latin phrase used to conclude notarial agreements, "rata fiat" - "let the agreement be valid" - and it was the liqueur drunk to seal a deal. Today, it's enjoyed for pleasure, but its origin already tells you everything about the character of this liqueur: it's something serious, with a true history.

This one comes from Casauria, an inland area of the province of Pescara, and is obtained by mixing a base of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Wine with fresh cherry juice. The result is a rosolio with a deep ruby red color, an intense fruit aroma, and a sweet, enveloping taste, with the characteristic Montepulciano undertone. Serve chilled.

Why choose it

• Typical Abruzzese rosolio, Casauria recipe
• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Wine base
• Fresh cherry juice — no artificial flavors
• Selected by the Belfiore shop in Vasto for its authenticity
• 🇮🇹 Produced and bottled in Abruzzo — Tocco da Casauria (PE)

How to serve it

• chilled or with ice as a digestif after dinner
  
• paired with a cured meat board for an unusual aperitif
• as a base for cocktails with Prosecco or tonic water

Ingredients

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Wine, sugar, water, cherry juice, natural flavors.

Contains sulfites.

Product details

Type: Rosolio liqueur

Origin: Abruzzo — Tocco da Casauria (PE)

Producer: Enrico Toro Distilleria Srl — Distilleria Casauria

Alcohol content: 20.5% vol Size: 50 cl

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light. Serve chilled. After opening, reseal tightly and consume within a few months.

A tip from Fratelli Belfiore

< Chilled, in a small glass, after a meal with ventricina and pecorino cheese. It's how dinner ended in Abruzzo for generations, and even now, there's not much better. >