Capovilla Distillati - Apricot Distillate 375ml

The Capovilla Apricot Distillate is a masterful expression of selective sourcing and dedicated craft. This spirit is born from the producer's persistent search for the most aromatic apricots available. Capovilla expertly blends two distinct, high-quality fruit varieties to achieve a remarkable complexity. The first is the rare Pellecchiella, an old apricot cultivar grown near the sea on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. This provides a deep, Mediterranean character. Complementing this is an ancient apricot variety from Val Venosta, an area of Austrian origin where the fruit thrives at high elevations, up to 900 meters.

To ensure pristine flavor, these beautiful fruits are carefully pitted before beginning a slow, deliberate fermentation lasting about fifteen days. This extended process builds richness and aromatic depth, setting this distillate apart from quicker, less nuanced spirits. The subsequent double distillation is performed in small copper stills using the gentle bain-marie method, preserving the fragile fruit compounds. After resting in stainless steel until fully mature, it is proofed to 43% alcohol by volume with pure spring water from the Grappa massif. The final spirit is rich and complex, offering elegant notes of ripe apricot, subtle exotic fruit, and warm sweet spices. It is an authentic Italian eau-de-vie, perfect for the serious collector.