Noccino ( featuring Ridgemeade Farm Walnuts )
“Noccino” is B. Ragghianti’s version of an extremely rare, traditional Italian classic - Nocino - a thick black liqueur made from steeped, immature black walnuts. Why the extra “c”? Because we’ve elevated this classic with multiple layers of complexity!
First we start with our farm raised walnuts (traditionally harvested on the Feast of Saint John in June) and simultaneously steeping them in 191 proof spirits with raw, brown cane sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, black, house-smoked cardamom pods, orange peel, and vanilla bean. The steeping process takes more than three months and includes exposure to sunlight in glass demijohns to help oxidate the liquor to its deep, black colour.
Limited Edition, Bottled November 2023 - only 72 bottles.
Appearance: Rich Deep Mahogany, Opaque
Nose: Robust, fresh walnuts and baking spice
Palate: Viscous, simultaneously bitter and suite
Body: heavy, thick
27% alc. by vol. 375mL
Tips on how to enjoy Nocino:
The purist will sip this after an evening meal with family or friends to celebrate togetherness and full bellies. It’s high tannin content makes for an excellent digestif, but nocino is more versatile than a neat pour alone.
In fact, the nutty flavor of nocino plays well with rich and cozy flavors like cherry, apple, cinnamon, and maple making it the perfect fall and winter libation. You can even use it to flavor the sweet Italian cookies when baking. It also is great for reducing down a bit to include in or on top of ice cream or gelato, not unlike rum syrup.
In cocktails, our Noccino is a fabulous swap for Averna amaro in a Black Manhattan, cutting the orange and licorice flavors for its complex sweet nuttiness.
Play up the Christmasy notes of nocino in a Walnut Old Fashioned, which uses nocino, calvados, and maple syrup to create the overall impression of drinking an orchard on ice.
Or opt for a twist on a Brandy Alexander with a Noccino Alexander, which combines our Noccino with spiced rum and cream to create a creamy, wintry, and decadent sipper.
The Tricolore is another popular nocino cocktail, which uses cream and strawberries for an unconventional cocktail that makes the holiday spirit appropriate for spring.
Whatever your choice, Noccino from B. Ragghianti is so rare and delicious that it elevates any moment into something worth celebrating.
“Noccino” is B. Ragghianti’s version of an extremely rare, traditional Italian classic - Nocino - a thick black liqueur made from steeped, immature black walnuts. Why the extra “c”? Because we’ve elevated this classic with multiple layers of complexity!
First we start with our farm raised walnuts (traditionally harvested on the Feast of Saint John in June) and simultaneously steeping them in 191 proof spirits with raw, brown cane sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, black, house-smoked cardamom pods, orange peel, and vanilla bean. The steeping process takes more than three months and includes exposure to sunlight in glass demijohns to help oxidate the liquor to its deep, black colour.
Limited Edition, Bottled November 2023 - only 72 bottles.
Appearance: Rich Deep Mahogany, Opaque
Nose: Robust, fresh walnuts and baking spice
Palate: Viscous, simultaneously bitter and suite
Body: heavy, thick
27% alc. by vol. 375mL
Tips on how to enjoy Nocino:
The purist will sip this after an evening meal with family or friends to celebrate togetherness and full bellies. It’s high tannin content makes for an excellent digestif, but nocino is more versatile than a neat pour alone.
In fact, the nutty flavor of nocino plays well with rich and cozy flavors like cherry, apple, cinnamon, and maple making it the perfect fall and winter libation. You can even use it to flavor the sweet Italian cookies when baking. It also is great for reducing down a bit to include in or on top of ice cream or gelato, not unlike rum syrup.
In cocktails, our Noccino is a fabulous swap for Averna amaro in a Black Manhattan, cutting the orange and licorice flavors for its complex sweet nuttiness.
Play up the Christmasy notes of nocino in a Walnut Old Fashioned, which uses nocino, calvados, and maple syrup to create the overall impression of drinking an orchard on ice.
Or opt for a twist on a Brandy Alexander with a Noccino Alexander, which combines our Noccino with spiced rum and cream to create a creamy, wintry, and decadent sipper.
The Tricolore is another popular nocino cocktail, which uses cream and strawberries for an unconventional cocktail that makes the holiday spirit appropriate for spring.
Whatever your choice, Noccino from B. Ragghianti is so rare and delicious that it elevates any moment into something worth celebrating.
“Noccino” is B. Ragghianti’s version of an extremely rare, traditional Italian classic - Nocino - a thick black liqueur made from steeped, immature black walnuts. Why the extra “c”? Because we’ve elevated this classic with multiple layers of complexity!
First we start with our farm raised walnuts (traditionally harvested on the Feast of Saint John in June) and simultaneously steeping them in 191 proof spirits with raw, brown cane sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, black, house-smoked cardamom pods, orange peel, and vanilla bean. The steeping process takes more than three months and includes exposure to sunlight in glass demijohns to help oxidate the liquor to its deep, black colour.
Limited Edition, Bottled November 2023 - only 72 bottles.
Appearance: Rich Deep Mahogany, Opaque
Nose: Robust, fresh walnuts and baking spice
Palate: Viscous, simultaneously bitter and suite
Body: heavy, thick
27% alc. by vol. 375mL
Tips on how to enjoy Nocino:
The purist will sip this after an evening meal with family or friends to celebrate togetherness and full bellies. It’s high tannin content makes for an excellent digestif, but nocino is more versatile than a neat pour alone.
In fact, the nutty flavor of nocino plays well with rich and cozy flavors like cherry, apple, cinnamon, and maple making it the perfect fall and winter libation. You can even use it to flavor the sweet Italian cookies when baking. It also is great for reducing down a bit to include in or on top of ice cream or gelato, not unlike rum syrup.
In cocktails, our Noccino is a fabulous swap for Averna amaro in a Black Manhattan, cutting the orange and licorice flavors for its complex sweet nuttiness.
Play up the Christmasy notes of nocino in a Walnut Old Fashioned, which uses nocino, calvados, and maple syrup to create the overall impression of drinking an orchard on ice.
Or opt for a twist on a Brandy Alexander with a Noccino Alexander, which combines our Noccino with spiced rum and cream to create a creamy, wintry, and decadent sipper.
The Tricolore is another popular nocino cocktail, which uses cream and strawberries for an unconventional cocktail that makes the holiday spirit appropriate for spring.
Whatever your choice, Noccino from B. Ragghianti is so rare and delicious that it elevates any moment into something worth celebrating.