Distillery
Pilzer
Distilleria Pilzer (Pilzer) is a Trentino-based distillery in Faver (Val di Cembra), specialized in the artisanal production of grappa, fruit eaux-de-vie, amari and gin, with aged ranges and special bottles (Aqua Mater).
- Faver (Val di Cembra) · Trentino-Alto Adige / Trentino · Italy
- Since 1957
- 42 products
The story
Production started from Vincenzo Pilzer's idea in the 1950s; the company cites 1957 as its reference year. Today production is carried on by the second generation, brothers Bruno and Ivano Pilzer, who expanded the range and facilities while maintaining an artisanal, territory-focused approach.
Production philosophy
Pilzer defines distillation as an 'art and craft': respect for local tradition (Val di Cembra) combined with innovation and experimentation. Attention is given to regional raw materials and to preserving typical aromas through traditional distillation practices.
Territory
Val di Cembra, Municipality of Faver, Province of Trento (Trentino).
Production method
Artisanal production with fermentations and distillation according to traditional 'lambicar' techniques. The company uses renovated discontinuous stills (pot-still) and processes that favor a gentle distillation to preserve varietal aromas of pomace and fruit.
Distillation
Discontinuous distillation in stills (pot still/lambicar) with controlled fraction separation to preserve aromas; fermentation of pomace in stainless steel tanks before distillation.
Ageing
Aging in wooden containers (barrique and large casks) and in steel depending on the lines; there are long-aged references (e.g., the Historiae line up to 12 years) and barrique lines (minimum 36 months for some labels).
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Faver (Val di Cembra)
- Categories
- traditional grappa
- fruit eaux-de-vie
- aged grappa
- alpine herb amari
- London Dry style gin
- luxury blown-glass lines
- Raw materials
- pomace (vinacce) from Trentino vineyards
- fruit (apricots, apples, pears, quinces) for eaux-de-vie
- alpine herbs and local botanicals for amari and flavored distillates
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak barrique (French oak)
- selected wooden casks (grappa aging)
- ex-whisky casks (e.g., ex-Caol Ila) for special editions
- Representative products
- Apricot eau-de-vie - Pilzer - 50cl - Gift boxed
- Apple eau-de-vie - Pilzer - 50cl - Gift boxed
- Quince eau-de-vie - Pilzer - 50cl - Gift boxed
- Williams pear eau-de-vie - Pilzer - 50cl - Gift boxed
- Pomace eau-de-vie Cask 85 aged in ex-Caol Ila barrels - 70cl - Gift boxed
- Amaro Bruno 70cl - Pilzer
- Aqua Mater Moscato Rosa Blown Glass - Gift box - 50cl
- Aqua Mater Pilzer Blown Glass - Gift box - 50cl
- Bruno Pilzer Historiae - Grappa aged 12 years - 70cl - Gift boxed
- Bruno Pilzer Historiae - Grappa Moscato Rosa - 70cl - Gift boxed / luxury case
What makes it distinctive
- Historic headquarters in Val di Cembra (Faver, Trento)
- Founded by Vincenzo Pilzer (year cited: 1957)
- Second-generation management: Bruno and Ivano Pilzer
- Premium 'Historiae' line (aged grappas, including a 12-year reference)
- ‘Aqua Mater’ line with blown-glass bottles
- Amaro Bruno: produced with alpine herbs (historic formulation, botanical details mentioned by the company)