There are evenings when a city seems to breathe differently — when its palaces open their doors, its courtyards glow a little warmer, and its stories rise to the surface like the perfume of a liqueur poured slowly into a glass. On May 18, 2026, Naples will be one of those cities.
As part of the 18th edition of Wine&Thecity, the wandering festival where wine meets art, design, and imagination, Amaro Don Carlo will take its place at the heart of an experience that blends memory, taste, and beauty. The setting is the Museo Artistico Industriale Filippo Palizzi, perched on the Pizzofalcone hill — a place where centuries of history linger in the air, ready to be awakened.
The evening, titled Convivio del Tempo, begins softly: an aperitif in the courtyard, the light brushing the majolica tiles of the loggia, the murmur of guests discovering the museum’s treasures. Then, as the sun fades, everyone gathers around a single, majestic imperial table. Its scenography — minimal, theatrical, unmistakably Neapolitan — bears the signature of Sergio Colantuoni, who transforms the refectory of the ancient convent into a stage for conviviality.
At the center of this tableau is Chef Peppe Guida, whose cuisine is a warm embrace of sea, garden, and memory. His dishes speak the language of Campania’s land and traditions, elevated by a contemporary sensibility that honors simplicity. Among them, his iconic Spaghettino all’acqua di limone — a whisper of acidity and salt, a dish that seems to hold the brightness of the coast in a single bite — pairs with the wines of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Vesuvio, echoing the volcanic soul of the region.
Dessert arrives as a story within a story: the deconstructed Santa Rosa by Francesco Guida, a modern homage to a 17th‑century convent recipe, followed by the chef’s beloved zeppoline di Nonna Rosa. And it is here, in this final gesture of sweetness and warmth, that Amaro Don Carlo enters the scene.
Crafted in Eboli with 60% walnut husk and a blend of herbs and spices, the liqueur is more than a digestif — it is a distillation of territory, craftsmanship, and time. Born in 1994 from the intuition of Angela Caliendo, it carries the deep black color of walnut, the aromatic intensity of spice, and the elegance of a liqueur meant to be savored slowly. It is equally at home in mixology and fine dining, where its aromatic depth becomes an ingredient of character.
Its vintage‑inspired label — illustrated by Mario Cavallaro and Valentina Grilli — tells its own tale: a steam engine, a bicycle, a hot‑air balloon. Three symbols, three dimensions of the liqueur’s soul: past, present, and future.
For Amaro Don Carlo, Wine&Thecity is more than a showcase. It is a moment of recognition — a chance to reveal its identity in a setting that celebrates beauty in all its forms. An opportunity to share the authenticity and artisanal spirit that have earned it praise from both consumers and the press, including its selection by Corriere della Sera among the eight unmissable labels for World Amaro Day 2025.
And as the evening unfolds inside the museum founded by Gaetano Filangieri, surrounded by seven thousand works of art, the event becomes a tribute not only to taste, but to the stories that places and people carry with them. A celebration of time — and of the way certain flavors, like certain memories, linger long after the night has ended.
