VOV (a traditional Italian alcoholic drink) was invented in 1845 by Gian Battista Pezziol, a confectioner of Padova (in English Padua) specialized in the production of nougat, which required just the egg yolks. The word “vov” derives from the Venetian dialect “vovi”, meaning eggs.
What is VOV liquor?
VOV is a famous Italian liquer made with Pellegrino Marsala, free-range-egg yolks, Madagascan vanilla, milk and sugar. This versatile drink can be enjoyed on its own, either chilled or warm, or even as an ice-cream sauce.
Is VOV eggnog?
Eggnog liqueur, also known as Vov, from the Venetian-dialect vovi, meaning “eggs,” is like a tender embrace at the end of a meal – especially when it’s cold outside. We recommend sipping it in front of the fireplace on cold winter’s evenings, or in the mountains on the slopes, as this energy bomb heats and invigorates.
How do I use VOV?
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- 2 Whisk together the egg yolks and remaining sugar in a bowl until thick and light in color.
- 3 Pour the liqueur through a funnel into a clean bottle.
- Mix it up.
- Vov is used as a base for several Italian cocktails, including a couple that are popular with the alpine ski set.
When was pezziol vov introduced?
In 1856 the commercial success of the new liquor was already remarkable and Pezziol received a silver medal for the quality of the drink. The same year VOV was presented to the court of Vienna (Padua was at the time part of the Austrian kingdom), where the Archduke gratly appreciated it and issued a solemn patent with the royal double-headed eagle.
What is a vevov and how is it made?
VOV was invented in 1845 by Gian Battista Pezziol, a confectioner of Padua specialized in the production of nougat, which required just the egg whites. Pezziol decided to use the remaining egg yolks with marsala wine, alcohol and sugar, to make a kind of zabajone liqueur and energy drink tonic much in vogue at that time.
What is the alcohol content of Vov?
VOV, traditional Italian liqueur Vov is the brand name of a liqueur made from eggs with 17.8% alcohol content. The palindrome monosyllable VOV derives from the Venetian dialect word vovi (= eggs). The same name is also commonly used today for homemade zabaione (= eggnog) liquor.
What is pezziol zabajone?
Pezziol decided to use the remaining egg yolks with marsala wine, alcohol and sugar, to make a kind of zabajone liqueur and energy drink tonic much in vogue at that time. In 1856 the commercial success of the new liquor was already remarkable and Pezziol received a silver medal for the quality of the drink.
