Ventura Limoncello Company

An "A-peel-ing" Local Success Story -
Ventura Limoncello Company

James Carling, CEO of Ventura Limoncello Company, was the featured speaker at the Club's regular meeting on Monday, April 28. As the name implies, his company manufactures a traditional Italian after-dinner liqueur called limoncello. The lemon-based libation is a natural fit for the heavy citrus presence in Ventura County's agricultural community. "We use no fruit from outside the County," said James. "We're all about staying true to our family and true to our County."

James noted that his product is made from the peel of local lemons - no juice. Once peeled, the remaining fruit is composted and used by local farms that require acidic soils.

So as not to ignore the orange portion of the local citrus industry, Ventura Limoncello Company also produces "Orangecello," made from locally grown blood oranges.

Thanks for a fascinating presentation, James! For those who may wish to learn more, visit www.venturalimoncello.com.