Spirito Santo recently released six liqueurs into the Australian market, using secret recipes inspired by the company’s European heritage.
Spirito Santo says despite the modernity of the brand, its liqueurs are inspired by ancient remedies and elixirs made by healers of the day, monks, and witch doctors throughout Asia, Arabia, Europe and Africa.
Each liqueur in the range has its own attitude and occasion, including Climax Limoncello, Siropo Amaro, Bomba Grappa, Radical Roza Pink Limoncello, Roman – aromatic Bitters, and Ruby Rosso – aperitif Bitters, each handmade with local Barossa Valley ingredients.
Founder and spirit maker John Retsas says the spirits range reflects his European heritage, and believes it’s a natural progression for him to make liqueurs that speak of his culture in winemaking and spirit production.
"I have been making these spirits for many years, learning as a kid from my grandparents in Greece and now, more recently, at home in Australia. I love that these recipes are secret and handed down to trusted family members, from generation to generation,” said Retsas.
Retsas adds that the brand is a nod to old-school Europeans who drank liquors for medicinal reasons but is firmly designed for the third generation who enjoy life more underground.
“We have deliberately positioned Spirito Santo as a secretive, ancient, and mysterious elixir with a grungy and modern edge. I love that there is something holy and spiritual around these spirits, and they are part of many diverse cultures," said Retsas.
The Spirito Santo liqueur range can be purchased online for $30.00 - $70.00 per bottle.
