Limonio Topazio – Liquore Di Mandarino

Limonio Topazio – Liquore Di Mandarino brings the aromatics of Sicilian mandarins straight into the glass. Produced by Casa Limonio in Sicily, this liqueur is crafted from the rind and peel of the Tardivo di Ciaculli mandarin, a rare local cultivar protected by Slow Food and grown under tightly controlled conditions. The focus is on the fruit itself: its intensely perfumed peel and naturally high essential oil content.

Instead of filtering the liquid crystal clear, Limonio chooses to keep Topazio unfiltered. That choice preserves a dense concentration of citrus oils and gives the liqueur its signature opaque, almost glowing orange appearance. In the glass, it looks like liquid mandarin zest.

On the nose, Topazio opens with pronounced mandarin peel, hints of candied orange, and delicate floral citrus tones. The palate is smooth and full, with bright tangerine flavor supported by a measured sweetness and just enough acidity to keep it from feeling heavy. The finish is long, citrus-driven, and clean, with lingering notes of fresh peel rather than sticky sugar. At 35% ABV, it drinks as a serious liqueur, concentrated, flavorful, and built for savoring. 

Topazio is highly versatile. Serve it straight from the freezer as a classic Italian-style digestif, or pour it over ice when you want to showcase the aroma and texture. It slots effortlessly into cocktails as a citrus-forward component: try it in place of triple sec or orange liqueur for a richer, more natural mandarin profile, or add a splash to sparkling wine for a simple, fragrant spritz. In the kitchen, a small measure can lift fruit salads, sorbets, or citrus desserts with genuine Sicilian mandarin character.

For drinkers who care about origin, ingredients, and flavor integrity, Limonio Topazio is more than just a sweet orange liqueur. It is a focused expression of a single, distinctive mandarin variety, crafted in Sicily and bottled with its natural color, aroma, and intensity preserved.