Fior d'Alpi


Type:

Liqueurs, flower-flavored

Description:

Generic liqueur of neutral spirits with the macerated flavors of many Alpine flowers (and herbs) the name of which means "flower of the Alps". Isolabella and Millefiori are the best known of several brands. Similar to it, but produced in France, is Fleur des Alpes. It was originally a folk liqueur for 100s of years previous to the trademarking and commercial bottling of the several versions of it.

Flavor:

floral and herbal

Availability:

Limited availability. Produced and sold in Italy and France. Known to be distributed in France and Italy and parts of Europe. Export and/or distribution unreliable. Rarely exported. Regional.

Substitute:

a multi-herbal liqueur