I'm looking for something new to try! I love Strega, the Italian liqueur and wondered if there is a way of producing a wine with a similar flavour.
I've seen, on the Internet, a Strega extract for desserts, etc., and see no reason why this couldn't be used for winemaking but I have no idea as to quantities. Also, I haven't tried to get this in England yet and it may not be possible.
Any suggestions, please? And any other ideas for unusual wines.
Regards,
John
it is some 30 years since I last lived in Italy -- surely if my memory is correct "Strega" is a cheaper Italian brandy -- or it might be just a brand name!
No, it's not a brandy. It's, as I said, an Italian liqueur produced using approximately 70 different herbs (according to the sales blurb!). It has a beautiful flavour and the brilliant yellow colour comes from the saffron added to the infusion before a long fermentation in oak vats. I think the main ingredient is Bergamot but I really don't know. It's certainly not cheap here in Sussex, and not easy to get. I had to buy the last bottles through a local Italian restaurant. It's made in Italy
However, I know you can get Strega extract (though I don't know from where), for use in desserts, ice creams, etc., so wondered if anyone had tried making a Strega flavoured wine with it. It wouldn't be as strong as the liqueur but then not as difficult to get or as expensive either but should make a very nice after dinner wine!
I'd be grateful if anyone has any experience or suggestions on this subject. However, thanks for your reply, Pinky.
John
----- Original Message ----- From: "Pinky" Newsgroups: rec.crafts.winemaking Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 12:37 AM Subject: Re: Strega wine?
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