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Alpestre

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Alpestre is an Italian brand of herbal distillates and liqueurs based on a historic recipe of the Marist Brothers. The range includes the namesake herbal distillate, amaros, Vermouth di Torino, gin and high-end references such as the millesimé Riserva Speciale.
Vermouth di Torino herbal amaro distillates of medicinal herbs gin (London Dry and Gin Alpino) aged Riserva Speciale honey liqueurs
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Producer range

Producer range Alpestre

Spirit categories

Vermouth di Torino herbal amaro distillates of medicinal herbs gin (London Dry and Gin Alpino) aged Riserva Speciale honey liqueurs

Representative products

Alpestre (herbal distillate) Alpestre Vermouth di Torino Bianco 75cl Alpestre Vermouth di Torino Rosso 75cl Amaro Alpestre Hermite 70cl Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1976 70cl (wooden case) Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1983 70cl (wooden case) Alpestre Miele 50cl

Raw materials

medicinal herbs (historic combination of ~34 botanicals) wine (base for the vermouths; Moscato referenced in aromatic notes) honey (for the 'Al Miele' version)

Casks and ageing vessels

Slavonian oak
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

The line includes a pure distillate obtained from a blend of medicinal herbs, gins produced in the London Dry style and an 'Alpino' gin with specific filtration steps, maceration of botanicals for the bitters/americants and long wood ageing for the Riserva Speciale. Some references include the addition of honey in the dedicated 'Al Miele' version.

Distillation

Herb distillation for the Alpestre distillate; London Dry for the gin; maceration of botanicals for bitters and some preparations; filtration and specific processes described in product sheets.

Ageing

Ageing in oak barrels (Slavonian oak cited for the Riserva Speciale); some references indicate very long ageing periods (for example over 20–25 years for the millesimé Riserva Speciale). A minimum ageing of 4 years is also indicated for certain expressions.

Producer history Alpestre

The recipe dates back to 1857, when a Marist brother (Brother Emanuele) developed a distillate from numerous medicinal plants. Production became established in Carmagnola (Turin) and during the 20th century the product was renamed Alpestre; the brand was revived and relaunched by the Onesti Group from 2013. In recent years the brand expanded its portfolio with new expressions (including Hermite and the millesimé Riserva Speciale).

Production philosophy

To recover and enhance a historic formulation of medicinal herbs, respecting the pharmacological tradition of the Marist Brothers while combining it with a contemporary approach to quality and ageing. The brand identity revolves around a selection of refined botanicals (over 30) and products that evoke territory and craftsmanship.

Territory

Origins and tradition rooted in Carmagnola (Province of Turin, Piedmont); the brand is today managed by OnestiGroup with operational/administrative contacts also in Fiorenzuola d'Arda (PC).

Alpestre

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Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1983 70cl - Wooden Case

Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1983 70cl - Wooden Case

123,59 € 80,15 €
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Alpestre Vermouth di Torino Rosso 75cl

Alpestre Vermouth di Torino Rosso 75cl

33,21 € 25,90 €
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Amaro Alpestre Hermite 70cl

Amaro Alpestre Hermite 70cl

45,25 € 30,07 €
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Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1976 70cl - Wooden Case

Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1976 70cl - Wooden Case

156,07 € 103,96 €
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Alpestre Vermouth di Torino Bianco 75cl

Alpestre Vermouth di Torino Bianco 75cl

35,80 € 25,90 €
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Alpestre Miele 50cl

Alpestre Miele 50cl

28,57 € 23,64 €
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