Vespetrò

The recipe of Vespetrò, of Savoyard origin, has been present in Canzo at least since 18th century and was appreciated by tourists as a speciality of the town.

The Raisonné de la distillation of 1778 called the Vespetrò a trendy drink also used to release intestinal gas.

[1] During the 19th century, a Canzese pharmacist, Scannagatta, perfected the traditional recipe of the town, patented it and began to market it.

The brand Vespetrò Scannagatta was awarded during the 1900 Paris World's fair and was appreciated by the 20th century's tourists, coming in Canzo and surroundings, in its yellow and elongated bottle.

The word "Vespetro" comes from "Vesser, péter, roter" (French for swallow, fart, burp) which are the main digestive effects caused by its consumption.