Scuppoz

Scuppoz (a word from archaic local dialect that describes the clinking of glasses during a toast) 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. The mission at Scuppoz is to “make the craftsmanship and high quality products of our Abruzzo region known throughout the world,” says Anna Iannetti, Adriano Cicconi’s wife and their charismatic messenger in this endeavor. 

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: from homemade concoctions served in the family trattoria to bespoke bottlings on the beverage carts and backbars of Michelin-starred restaurants, Scuppoz represents the ultimate in artisanal spirits production.

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. They source mostly local botanicals and use high-quality local wines from Trebbiano, Pecorino, and Montepulciano, as well as maintain a small farm high in the hills of the Monti della Laga park, where they’ve begun cultivating certain botanicals to supply their future production. No artificial colorings or sweeteners are ever used.