acquavite honey liquor
citrus honey, perhaps the most elegant, gentle and mediterranean of our nectars.
this liquor precisely reflects these sensory characteristics. the delicate sweetness does not result from the addition of sugar, but from the honey’s aromatic flavors. the high alcohol content is not perceivable, as its aggressiveness melts away during the extensive production process.
honey fermentation begins in large vats, with the addition of a water starter containing very little honey; tumultuous fermentation follows for approximately 10 days, followed by 12 months on the lees to rest and settle.
distillation is overseen by master distiller bruno pilzer.
a bain-marie batch still is necessary to obsessively control distillation temperatures. aromatic fractionating takes place in the rectifier columns, where the heads and tails are separated out to exalt the noblest aromatic compounds. distillation was carried out in january 2019; the full alcohol proof liquor rests for 12 months in steel tanks, which are neutral by nature. one week at 0°C ensues, followed by dilution in water from porphyritic rock, gentle filtration and bottling. that’s all.
everything runs smooth and easy if fate is with us every single day for at least 36 months.
accompaniments
si abbina bene alla pasticceria secca, ai formaggi erborinati, agli stagionati e di malga in genere, è una bevanda da buone compagnie. consigliamo una temperatura di servizio tra i 10 e i 14 gradi centigradi.