Citrange

Citrange is a new amaro from Michele Faro. Founded in 2019, it is located in Etna, Sicily with 50 acres of orchards. Two bitter liqueurs which carry within them the spirit of the Mediterranean, the essence of an island which for centuries has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures. A terroir, that of Etna, between the sea and the volcano we call “A Muntagna.”

Point of Differentiation

• Grown using the finest Sicilian mandarins and lemons from Etna
• Handcrafted by the Faro family
• Grown without the use of pesticides and phytochemicals
• Great in a cocktail; Sensational poured neat from the fridge or freezer

The History

Citrange began as part of the Faro Family’s passion for their land. It was born from a respect for the environment, traditions, and the past. The family focuses on artisan craftsmanship thanks to age-old knowledge and modern manufacturing techniques.

Part of these modern manufacturing techniques includes a focus on environmental sustainability. Citrange is produced without wasting a single drop of water. An important factor in an environment where summers are hot and rain is often in short supply.

The Faro Family is continuously engaged in research. Citrange represents their love for the territory and for the citrus fruits that grow there. Today, Citrange stands as an ambitious and far-sighted project, aimed to give Etna’s agricultural excellences the stage they deserve.

Citrange is available in two different flavors: Etna lemon and Sicilian mandarin and is produced from the infusion of the peels of the fruits, adding only wild Sicilian herbs, alcohol and sugar.

Using the finest Sicilian mandarins and lemons from Etna that the Faro family has been growing for generations, these two distinct liqueurs present the fruit in its aromatic glory with a shade of bitterness from the unique wild herbs of Mount Etna. These are great in a cocktail but sensational poured neat from the fridge or freezer.

The Terroir

Grown in Etna, the citrus groves’ terroir is key to Citrange’s unique taste. The soil is volcanic in nature and well-drained. The soil also has strong thermal excursions allowing the soil to help hold in the heat from the daytime at night. This heat retention helps to create incredible taste, with unique bitter nuances.

The citrus fruits are grown without the use of pesticides and phytochemicals.