From a small citrus, great excellences are born.
Three unique fragrances, connected by a precious element, the chinotto fruit. A citrus plant that comes from afar: imported from China by a Savonese sailor in 1500, considered an amulet on ships to fight scurvy and give strength and vigor to sailors.
Its cultivation spread in the town of Savona, sold mainly as a medicine until 1800, then the transformation into candied fruit and jams began. Typical souvenir and fundamental tradition for the people of Savona. In 1930, the beverage was born, which becomes a cult phenomenon.
Today, chinotto is an icon of vintage originality, proudly Italian, both in the food, cosmetic and tourist and artistic sector... a great story in continuous evolution all to discover!