Luxardo Cherries are proprietary marasca cherries that are candied and steeped in a syrup made of cherry juice and sugar. The Luxardo family exclusively cultivates over 30 000 Marasca Cherry trees in the Veneto region of Italy. This product is all natural with no coloring agentg added and is certified Kosher. The distillary was founded in 1821 and has continuously owed and operated by the Luxardo family. The Luxardo Cherry is world renowed and often decribed as the best cocktail cherry in the world. Also is you not in the mood for a cocktail Luxardo Cherries can be used as a baking ingredient or poured over ice cream. The Luxardo family has been dedicated to bring the world the finest cherry for over 200 years and now with the 7th and 8th generation involved in the business this will continue for years to come.