Marzia’s family has been in the winemaking business for generations and Andrea’s family has had a tradition of making liqueurs. With our combined family experience and having tasted many hundreds of different Limoncello in our lifetime, we know the importance of using fresh and perfect ingredients
The secret of Limoncello must be in the persistent and pleasant not pungent aftertaste.
After we had found the best lemons in the Bay of Islands and the purest distilled alcohol produced in New Zealand, we began to develop the best and purest Sovrano Limoncello in early 2009.
Fresh Kerikeri lemons are harvested at the right time of year to maximize their flavor. The zest, which is rich in lemon oils, is removed by hand and then placed in alcohol to release and preserve its flavor and scent. Sugar is added to balance acidity and then we let time, taste, and experience decide when to bottle.
From the very beginning, it has been a success throughout New Zealand and continues to grow every day.
After conquering the New Zealand market, Andrea and Marzia took Sovrano Limoncello to the world stage. By competing and winning awards at the highest international level we have raised the quality and recognition of New Zealand-made Sovrano Limoncello to the greatest level.
We bought a vineyard in Kerikeri, Now Sovrano Estate to carry on Marzia family tradition in addition to the best Liqueur our goal is to produce the finest wines and Liqueurs in New Zealand.
We are be pleased to host you in our Italian restaurant onsite
Enjoy the gift of our love for Limoncello and wines, from our family to you.
