Since the early 19th century, Capri has never hidden its vocation in the art of hospitality. Those who went there found accommodation with religious hermits, fishing families or farmers. A pioneer in the hotel business was Vincenza Canale, owner of the now famous "Mariantonia" boarding house, who used to offer her guests Limoncello, which she prepared herself. Well-known personalities and frequent visitors to the island at the time - such as Ignazio and Arturo Cerio, J. Fersen, Axel Munthe, F. A. Krupp, Amedeo Maiuri and others - would gather at sunset to enjoy the delicious liqueur.
It was in 1988 that his descendants founded Limoncello di Capri S.r.l., the first company to patent and use the term 'limoncello', an evolution of the ancient Capri term 'limonillo'.
It is according to the ancient family recipe, which has survived intact to this day, that we still produce the world-famous liqueur with artisanal methods and respect for the traditions and flavours of the island of Capri.
Limoncello di Capri is obtained exclusively from the infusion in alcohol of the peels of Sorrento I.G.P. (Protected Geographical Indication) lemons in absolute compliance with strict technical specifications. With no added colouring agents, preservatives, stabilisers or flavourings, Limoncello di Capri is 100% natural.
Limoncello di Capri S.r.l. is also the only company in the sector in Italy to adopt a manufacturing process that involves controlling the entire production chain, from the lemon to the finished product.
