Gioia Luisa Lemoncello Creme

In 1946, Felice and Laura Maresca formed a small family entity specializing in selling fresh and dried fruit.Oranges, lemons and nuts are rich commodities of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy.During the next forty years, the Marescas would develop close relations with many prestigious clients throughout Italy and Europe. After an untimely death, their son, Francesco Saverio, realized his new calling was to take over the family business. Francesco recognized the value his parent's efforts represented and in 1986, with his family by his side, Gioia Luisa SRL was formed.Francesco's aim was to commercialize a simple and natural liqueur obtained from lemon peels infused in pure alcohol, LEMONCELLO di SORRENTO. From the most prominent fruit grown in the region, Francesco knew he had the ingredients for success. His dream became a reality and today, Gioia Luisa's "LEMONCELLO" annual capacity is in excess of over 275,000 cases.