Scuppoz Liquori

As with many of the producers in The Italian Spirits Company portfolio, it is not accurate to describe Scuppoz as a distillery. This is one part laboratory and one part atelier, helmed by mad scientist Adriano Cicconi, who runs the company founded by his father, Benito, in 1982. "Scuppoz" is a word from local dialect, now mostly forgotten, which describes the clinking of glasses during a toast; it is now the name of the family's historic trattoria in the Valle Castellana as well as their craft spirits laboratorio just outside Teramo.
The mission at Scuppoz is to "make the craftsmanship and high quality products of our Abruzzo region known throughout the world." Their charismatic messenger in this endeavor is Anna Iannetti, Adriano Cicconi's wife. Anna is a constant presence at food and wine events across Italy and beyond, and she's been similarly tireless in forging partnerships with elite-tier restaurants and cocktail bars. In addition to winning awards at spirits competitions around the world, Scuppoz has been recognized by Italy's influential SlowFood organization for its commitment to sustainable production.