Acquisition of Zedda Piras and Amaro Averna within the Spirits division. These iconic Italian brands enrich the Spirits portfolio with a strong heritage, deep regional roots, and established leadership positions in their respective categories, reinforcing the DISARONNO GROUP’s commitment to preserving and growing authentic Italian excellence.

Illva Saronno Holding announces its evolution into DISARONNO GROUP, marking a strategic shift aimed at reinforcing its global positioning and expressing the Group’s vision and mission even more clearly: Celebrate “Il Buon Vivere” Together.

Acquisition of Delite Srl by Disaronno Ingredients, marking a new milestone in the DIS Distributing Excellence project.

Acquisition of a majority stake in Arbore, an Italian distribution company operating in the Ice & Bakery sector, with over 50 years of experience in semi-finished products for artisanal gelato makers.

Through this transaction, Disaronno Ingredients launches DIS Distributing Excellence, a platform dedicated to wholesale and cash & carry activities in Ice & Bakery and HoReCa.

Acquisition of a 20% stake in Albedo, an Italian distillery producing Made in Italy whiskies such as Strada Ferrata. In the same year, the Spirits portfolio further expands with the acquisition of Engine, 100% organic, another Italian excellence in gin production.

Acquisition of a majority stake in Sagamore Spirits Distillery, based in Baltimore, in the United States, leading producer specializing in rye whiskey.

Acquisition of the Alvena brand by Disaronno Ingredients, together with a majority stake in G&P, operating in the same industry, expanding its portfolio with innovative products such as yogurt and soy-based products, as well as free-from products, all strictly gluten-free.

The Group continues to grow, enriching its portfolio with new brands and strengthening its development capabilities. Disaronno Ingredients is established to structure the business dedicated to the gelato world.

The Group enters the distilling industry, expanding its Spirits portfolio with the acquisition of Royal Oak Distillery, producer of The Busker Irish Whiskey.

Acquisition of the Tia Maria brand in the Spirits division.

International expansion is further strengthened through a joint venture with Modi Group, which becomes a leader in the Super Premium Indian whisky segment.

Entry into the Chinese market through the acquisition of a 33% stake in Yantai Changyu Group, a leading company in the production, sales, and distribution of wine and brandy in China.

The Group enters the wine sector with the acquisition of Duca di Salaparuta Group, including the Corvo and Cantine Florio brands. Three historic brands that represent Sicily and Italy around the world.

Acquisition of Montebianco and Vecogel in the Ice & Bakery division.

Acquisition of new brands in the Spirits division, including Rabarbaro Zucca and Artic.

The Group begins investing in the gelato sector with Stella products.

Following international success in Europe and especially in the United States, the Group underwent a major transformation during the 1970s and early 1980s. This phase marked the beginning of a strategic expansion of its portfolio through acquisitions.

Driven by growing recognition and success, Domenico Reina Coloniali evolves after World War II into ILLVA SARONNO (Industria Lombarda Liquori Vini & Affini), transitioning from a family-run business to a structured company.

Domenico Reina brought the family’s secret recipes to the public for the first time by opening a shop in Saronno named Domenico Reina Coloniali. Domenico developed a clear vision: to evolve the family tradition, creating a contiguous workshop and making the production and sale of liqueurs into the core activity.

Giovanni Reina rediscovers the recipe of the liqueur gifted to Bernardino Luini and adds it to the family’s collection of artisanal preparations, alongside homemade liqueurs, digestives, and medicinal remedies.

According to the legend, the artist Bernardino Luini, a brilliant pupil of Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to embellish the Sanctuary of Saronno dedicated to the Madonna of Miracles.

To portray the Madonna, he chose as his muse a beautiful local innkeeper. As a mark of her gratitude, she prepared for the artist a special gift of a flask full of amber liqueur, fragrant and delicate.