Hotels near Limoncello Tasting and the Lemon Terraces

The Amalfi Coast runs on lemons - the knobbly, fragrant sfusato amalfitano grown on terraces that stripe the hillsides - and tasting limoncello made from them is among the more relaxed things to do on the Amalfi Coast. Small producers in Amalfi, including those along Via Trappainguerra, press the peels into the sweet, bright liqueur that is traditionally served ice-cold after dinner. Many offer a free taste before you buy a bottle to take home.

For more context, several farms above Amalfi, Minori, and Maiori run lemon-grove tours that explain the terracing and the harvest, which runs roughly February to October.

Pro Tip: Buy limoncello from a small maker that lets you taste first rather than from a generic souvenir shop - quality varies widely, and the best versions taste of fresh lemon rather than sugar and alcohol. Ask whether it is produced on site.