Girolamo Luxardo
Girolamo Luxardo was an Italian entrepreneur and the founder of the Luxardo company, which is renowned for its production of liqueurs and spirits. The company is particularly famous for its Maraschino liqueur, a specialty of the Dalmatia region.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Girolamo Luxardo was born in Santa Margherita Ligure, a town in the Liguria region of Italy. He moved to Zara, now known as Zadar, in the early 19th century. Zara was part of the Austrian Empire at the time and is located in present-day Croatia.
Founding of Luxardo[edit | edit source]
In 1821, Girolamo Luxardo established the Luxardo distillery in Zara. The company initially focused on producing Maraschino, a liqueur made from the distillation of Marasca cherries. The Luxardo Maraschino soon gained a reputation for its high quality and unique flavor, becoming a staple in both European and international markets.
Expansion and Legacy[edit | edit source]
Under Girolamo Luxardo's leadership, the company expanded its product line to include a variety of liqueurs and spirits. The Luxardo family continued to manage the business, ensuring that the traditional methods of production were preserved. The company survived various challenges, including the destruction of its distillery during World War II, and relocated to Torreglia in the Veneto region of Italy.
Luxardo Products[edit | edit source]
The Luxardo company is best known for its Maraschino liqueur, but it also produces other notable products such as:
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