Amarelli Spezzatina Liquorice

Amarelli is one of the world's most historic confectionery brands, specializing in high-quality liquorice since 1731. The product shown is 'Spezzatina', which consists of small pieces of pure, irregular black liquorice produced in Rossano, Calabria. This region is world-renowned for its liquorice roots, and the Amarelli family has maintained traditional production methods for centuries. The 'Liquirizia di Calabria DOP' designation on the tin confirms that the product adheres to strict European protected designation of origin standards, ensuring it is made from local roots using specific regional techniques.

Ownership of the brand remains remarkably consistent, staying within the Amarelli family for over a dozen generations. Today, the brand is managed as a family enterprise (Amarelli Fabbrica di Liquirizia), which also operates a museum dedicated to the history of their craft in Rossano. Manufacturing is centralized in their historic facility in Italy, where they process both raw root fibers and the finished extract into their signature metal tins.