Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1976 70cl - Wooden Case

Alpestre

Format: 70 cl

-33%
Recommended price: 156,07 €
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Technical information
Producer Alpestre
Type Grappa
Aromatic profile Intense, complex, notes of wood and dried fruit
Ingredients Grape pomace
Format 70 cl
Gradation 49.5%
Type of cask Wooden barrels
Aging Long, over 10 years
Distillation method Batch still distillation
Number of distillations 1-2
Filtration Light filtration
Color Amber
Consumption At room temperature, after meals
The Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1976 is a historic distillate, a symbol of unparalleled artisan mastery that has marked the Italian liqueur tradition. Encased in a wooden box, this spirit offers an exceptional tasting experience thanks to prolonged aging that enriches the liquor with unique nuances.

Distilled from rigorously selected alpine herbs, the 1976 Alpestre delivers an intense and complex bouquet to the palate. Notes of aromatic herbs blend with balsamic and spicy accents, evoking the freshness of the mountains from which they originate. The production method, jealously guarded by the distillery, utilizes traditional techniques that ensure the fullest expression of the herbs used.

The color of the Alpestre is a deep amber, indicative of long aging in barrels that contribute to its oily and rich structure. On the palate, its velvety consistency wraps the taste in a prolonged embrace, leaving a persistent, warm, and enveloping aftertaste.

The 1976 is a true collector's vintage. Each bottle is sealed and presented in an elegant wooden case that not only protects the liquor but also makes it a precious item for every enthusiast or collector. Alpestre Riserva Speciale is more than a distillate; it is a time capsule that carries with it the flavor and history of a generation.

Ideal to serve as a digestif after a significant dinner or to be enjoyed alone for meditation, savoring each sip slowly, the Alpestre Riserva Speciale 1976 offers an experience that goes beyond mere taste pleasure, transforming into a sensory journey rich in history and tradition.
Brand

Alpestre

Brand

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Alpestre.

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
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Founded 1857

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.

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)

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

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage