Byrrh
Byrrh Grand Quinquina
Country
France
Regulated designation
Not applicable
Region
South West
Alcohol percentage
18%
Colour
Red
About this winery
In 1866, two brothers, Pallade and Simon Violet from Thuir, a small village in the South of France, invented a new aperitif initially used for its medicinal benefits. This mysterious beverage was widely distributed in French pharmacies and gradually became a feature in bistrots. This was the beginning of an incredible story going through the "Belle Époque" (1890s - 1910s) and the "Annees folles" (1920s). The popularity of Byrrh was boosted by extensive advertising campaigns. By 1935 it was the...
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