Who knows what Nocino is? (Pics from an Italian food market)

[Anthony]

Waterguy? VickiH? Terry? ihochman? (what Italy travelers did I miss?)

http://www.florence-on-line.com/food-dr ... croce.html

[Terry]

Whoa, I have no idea. We hit upon a market in that square, but didn't spend much time there. Is it like a bitter? We have a bottle of Fernet-Branca from an Italian friend that is like bitters. Just an idea.

[Anthony]

You're supposed to follow the link, then you'll find out!


(It is a digestif - after dinner drink - made from green walnuts - and it is delicious!).

[ihochman]

Nocino is a sticky dark brown liqueur from the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy. It is made from unripe green walnuts steeped in spirit... or so says Wikipedia. Sounds good, no??

[Anthony]

That's it...

[Chet]

My SIL picked up a bottle in Italy for us when she was travelling and working on the Ferrari North America team. The bottle was shaped, and painted brown like a walnut. Very tasty.

[waterguy]

I stuck with Lemonchello when I was there. I guess I'lll have to go back to try it.

[Anthony]

Tom this is definitely not as popular or widely known - I think you made a good choice