Established in 1821, and still 100% controlled by the founding family, Luxardo is one of the oldest European firms producing liqueurs and a leader in the liqueurs industry. The firm owns over 20.000 Marasca Luxardo cherry trees. Currently under direction of the sixth generation of Luxardos, the Luxardo company is completely family owned, honoring the tradition Girolamo established 190 years ago. The family owns and manages the largest European orchards of the sour cherry Marasca variety, with 30,000+ trees located near Padova and Venice in northeastern Italy.