Biscottini con Vincotto e Mistrà

Biscottini con Vincotto e Mistrà is a traditional small biscuit from the Marche region of Italy, particularly associated with the town of Penna San Giovanni. The dish is served at Agriturismo L’Antico Gusto, as noted by the ReTubeIt contributor JustUs. The name refers to the two key flavorings: vincotto, a sweet syrup made from slowly cooked grape must, and Mistrà, an anise‑based liqueur native to central Italy and similar to sambuca. The biscuit base typically uses flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, with the vincotto providing a deep, fruity sweetness and the Mistrà lending a distinctive herbal-anise note.

A great version of Biscottini con Vincotto e Mistrà is distinguished by a delicate, crumbly texture that melts on the tongue, with the vincotto’s richness balanced so it does not overpower the anise. The Mistrà should be clearly perceptible without being harsh, and the biscuits should be dry enough to dip into coffee or vin santo. Regional variations may substitute other local liqueurs, such as anisette or grappa, or use different types of vincotto—for example, from fig or quince must. In the Marche countryside, homes and agriturismi often bake these biscuits for holidays and celebrations, relying on family recipes that adjust the proportion of liqueur to syrup. Agriturismo L’Antico Gusto’s rendition, highlighted by JustUs, exemplifies the harmonious marriage of Marche’s winemaking and liqueur traditions.