Pallini Limoncello: Amalfi Coast Lemons into Liqueur Since 1875

When the Pallini family found themselves on land planted with the large, sweet Amalfi Coast Sfusato lemons, there was only one thing to do: make limoncello. In 2025 the family celebrated 150 years of producing its signature liqueurs, including Pallini Limoncello, bringing tradition and bright Italian sunshine to every bottle.

The Pallini story

The company was born in Antrodoco in 1875 as Antica Casa Pallini, founded by Nicola Pallini. In the 1920s, after the end of WWI, his son Virgilio Sr. moved the company to Rome, close to the Pantheon. It kept developing popular household liqueurs such as Sambuca Romana and Mistrà, and in the 1990s it gained even more popularity with Pallini Limoncello.

How it is made

The Limone Costa d'Amalfi PGI lemons in Pallini Limoncello are pesticide-free and hand-picked using traditional methods before they go to the distillery. The bright yellow color comes from peeling only the yellow part of the lemon and leaving out the white pith. Within 24 hours of peeling and vacuum sealing, the peels soak in pure alcohol combined with beet sugar and additional lemon oils.

The result is the purest essence of Italy in a bottle: spicy, tangy and fresh. Pallini Limoncello has become a staple in homes across Italy and around the world. The lemons are rich in vitamin C and refreshing essential oils, and they bring to mind Italy's dolce vita on a warm summer evening.

Get creative with Pallini

The Pallini family's century-old limoncello recipe has been cherished as far more than a digestivo. Like the landscape it comes from, Pallini Limoncello is versatile and suits your favorite recipes. Add the rich citrus perfume of the Amalfi Coast to a refreshing summer cocktail or to a tangy twist on classic tiramisù.

Make it a spritz

The Pallini Limoncello Spritz is a zesty twist on a classic libation and the essence of summer all'Italiana. Find the cocktail recipe, pick up a bottle at your local Eataly wine shop and look for creative Pallini cocktails at the Eataly restaurants.