After more than a century, the old recipe came to light and Artista takes on a new lease of life.
There are tales. And some of them are as extraordinary and timeless. This one starts with a dusty trunk in a dark attic. An abandoned chest with a scrap of paper – a remnant- depository of the most power secret of all: Inspiration
The legend narrates how
ARTISTS, MUSICIANS AND POETS
from every corner of the Old World,
came to Livorno to drink a mysterious amber elixir, one that forged their most inspired works.
The “quintessence of creativity
this is what they called it: an herbal digestif liqueur with reminiscent notes of old traditions, messenger of creative artistic sparks and inspiring ideas.
One of the old stories going round a pub told, amongst clouded memories of bygone times of an artist with a raised glass, ready to toast to great strokes of genius and, who knows, how many lost loves. As commonly happens in every tale where fantasy and reality merge and confuse, soon enough that extraordinary elixir got lost.
Leghorn origins
“Free from taxes and certain burdens”, as a Free Port- Livorno was populated by merchants, artists, pirates and sailors, a cauldron of creeds, beliefs, and origins, they met in the wake of a unique reality, one that triggered strokes of genius and creative ideas.
A port of people, goods, and spices – but, above all of crossroads of ideas. A port with the gift to inspire travelers and passers-by alike.
And so it went, between a meeting in a literary café and strolling down the famous waterfront,
great artists were allured by the multi-faceted bewitching city.
Amber color, aromatic taste, perfect balance.
An amber liqueur, rich in delicate aromatic and citrus notes, that takes the palate by surprise with its unique, enveloping, soft, lingering aromatic fragrances, and lingering persistence.
Nature, tradition, and a long natural process.
Carefully selected according to the original recipe, ingredients have been rediscovered and reworked seeking for a unique, elegant, and seductive taste.
Let’s celebrate Artista with gold and bronze medals.
Award-winner Artista won two important competitions in 2021: Gold Medal at the World-Spirits Awards in Bitter/Herbal liqueur category and the Bronze Medal at IWSC award.
