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Nocello is a walnut flavored liqueur from Italy. [1] It is produced by the Toschi Vignola S.r.l. company [1] of Savignano sul Panaro, province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The product originated in Emilia-Romagna. [1] It is labeled "Imitation Liqueur" in the United States and is 24% alcohol by volume. The liqueur is sweet with a rounded and balanced walnut flavour with vanilla tones. Nocello is similar in taste to Frangelico. In 2004 Nocello was awarded a gold medal at the IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition, UK) competition for nut liquors. Similar liqueurs have "been produced since medieval times and used as medicine". [1]

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Nocello". Bon Appétit . February 23, 2008. Retrieved June 9, 2016.