What town in Italy is famous for limoncello?

The Sorrento lemon, one of the best lemons in Italy, gets its name from the town of Sorrento, southern Italy. The whole Amalfi Coast is known for lemons and limoncello, but Sorrento in particular. Driving on the Amalfi Coast Road, you'll spot terraces of lemon groves climbing high up the steep cliffs.



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The traditional Italian Limoncello is often served after a meal. This is the most common method and it is believed to help your body digest the food you've eaten. However, simply pouring isn't enough. Limoncello is a sweet syrupy liqueur.

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Sorrento is known for its citrus fruits and abundance of lemons. As you wander through the town, keep your eye out for small lemon groves and trees hidden among the buildings. Locals continue to cultivate the fruit as part of their culture and of course to make Sorrento's most famous export – limoncello liqueur.

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