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A Century-Old Liqueur Wins Gold at World Liqueur Awards
The spirits production company, Nuovo Liquorificio Fabbrizii, has made a name for itself in the competitive liqueur market with its award-winning Amaro Fabbrizii and Gin Rusagni.
The journey of Amaro Fabbrizii began in the early 20th century, created by Giovanni Fabbrizii, an entrepreneur in Genoa, Italy. The liqueur was initially produced and popularized in the elegant Art Nouveau setting of Sestri Ponente and Pegli, establishing local success in Liguria.
The recipe for this bitter liqueur was discovered in a tin cookie box from a century ago by Fabrizio Fugazzi's stepmother, Laura Cabona. This discovery led to the creation of a spirits production company by the Fugazzi family, who were previously engineers.
The Fugazzi family set up a distillery by renovating a building in Rezzoaglio, in Val d'Aveto, and started the activity in the summer of 2021. Their dedication to traditional methods and Ligurian botanicals has earned them respect in the industry.
The Amaro Fabbrizii has won numerous accolades, including the gold medal at the World Liqueur Awards 2025 in the bitter category. This victory makes it the best Amaro of the year. The liqueur also won a gold medal at the Genoa Expo in 1906.
Gin Rusagni, another product of the company, has also achieved significant success. It won double gold in the Reserve version (category The Fifty Best Barreled Gin) and silver in the traditional version (category The Fifty Best Gin 1).
The Fugazzi family's spirits products are now available in the GDO, primarily with Coop, and a bit also with Conad and Gulliver. The family will also bring their Gin Rusagni liqueur to the Fancy Food Show in New York from June 29 to July 1.
The company's turnover is currently around 150,000 euros a year, a testament to the growing popularity of their products. The Fugazzi family's success story is a testament to the power of preserving cultural heritage and quality in the spirits industry.
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- The Fugazzi family's success in the food-and-drink industry, particularly in the small-business sector, is a result of their focus on both traditional methods and innovative entrepreneurship.
- As the Amaro Fabbrizii continues to win accolades, such as the gold medal at the World Liqueur Awards 2025, the liqueur has become a symbol of Ligurian culture and lifestyle, attracting customers from all over the world.
- The company's growth in finance has allowed them to expand their business, with their products now available in major food-and-drink retailers like Coop, Conad, and Gulliver.
- The Fugazzi family's dedication to maintaining the recipes' originality and using local Ligurian botanicals for their products, such as the Amaro Fabbrizii, demonstrates their commitment to quality, which is crucial for the success of their small business.
