Amarelli is a world-renowned licorice manufacturer located in Calabria, Italy, which has been producing the "black gold" beloved by connoisseurs of this exquisite taste since 1731, using the same artisanal methods!
Experience the taste of true Italian tradition with every piece of Amarelli Spezzatina – it's 100% pure Calabrian licorice, with no added sugar and no artificial substances. This intense, distinct, and deeply aromatic licorice is made from raw material protected by a Protected Designation of Origin (D.O.P.), guaranteeing authenticity and the highest quality.
Amarelli is a family brand operating continuously since 1731, whose products are a symbol of artisanal excellence. Spezzatina is a classic, hard licorice with an incredibly concentrated flavor – aniseed, slightly earthy, intensely sweet-bitter, perfect for connoisseurs and all who appreciate naturalness and the Italian way of life.
It works great as a natural freshener, a sugar-free alternative to sweets, and a way to enjoy a moment of aromatic pleasure throughout the day.
This Italian licorice comes from Calabria, a region famous for producing the highest quality plants, cultivated there for centuries according to tradition. Enjoy its authentic taste, free from artificial additives, guaranteeing unparalleled purity and intensity. Choose Amarelli Liquirizia and feel how each piece combines tradition and exceptional quality you won't find in any other licorice.
The intensely flavored, lustrous black tiny dragees, in classic and imaginative shapes, are infused with licorice essence and contain no sugar or sweeteners, with their inimitable taste enhanced only by additions such as mint or anise extract.
The best licorice in the world, according to the authoritative text of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, is produced in Calabria. This plant belonging to the pea family, scientifically named Glycyrrhiza Glabra, has been known to humanity for over 35 centuries, its roots yielding a juice esteemed over time for its pleasant and medicinal properties.
After harvesting the roots in the local lands, through successive processing stages that are a successful blend of craftsmanship and technology, the raw root becomes a fragrant, black, and shiny licorice. The processes of selecting licorice roots, extracting juices, cooking, and concentrating take place in departments that are now sophisticated and computerized, but still rely on classical art, and invariably the final touch is still the master licorice maker, who personally oversees the appropriate degree of solidification of the licorice mass. The dense, black, shiny, and fragrant 'dough' then takes on the desired shapes thanks to a series of prototype machines developed based on several centuries of the company's experience.
This is how Amarelli's Spezzata, Rombetti, Favette, Bianconeri, and Sassolini are born. All licorices find their place in colorful packaging and in iconic metal tins, which reproduce ancient images taken from the Amarelli House archive collections, as well as new original and unique designs created specifically for Amarelli.
Calabrian licorice enjoys particular acclaim worldwide. This region, located in southern Italy, is known for producing licorice with an exceptionally intense flavor and high quality. Calabria's soil and climate, with hot summers and mild winters, create ideal conditions for cultivating the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, from which licorice root is obtained.
Calabrian licorice is distinguished not only by its deep, natural sweet taste but also by its health properties. It is considered one of the best in the world, often referred to as the region's 'black gold'. In 2011, it also received the Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) label, further emphasizing its exceptional quality and production tradition.
Licorice from Calabria is used not only in the confectionery industry but also in natural medicine, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to alleviate digestive problems.
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