Alpestre Special Reserve 1983 30 YO 0,7 L 49,2%
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Product information "Alpestre Special Reserve 1983 30 YO 0,7 L 49,2%"
Alpestre Special Reserve 1983 30 YO 0.7 L 49.2%
The history of Alpestre
Alpestre is a hydroalcoholic distillate made from herbs and medicinal plants that dates back to 1857. At that time, the French Marist monk Brother Emanuel was researching the extraction of plant and herbal active ingredients. Based on these experiments, he finally developed the recipe for a spirit that contained the healing properties of 34 aromatic herbs.
This first version of Alpestre was known at the time under the name "Arquebuse de Hermitage" and was able to achieve considerable success early on. Word of its healing effects quickly spread and even the French army sent the distillate as a remedy to soldiers stationed in the colonies. It was used, among other things, to heal the wounds of soldiers who had been wounded by the enemy's arquebus, a historical firearm. The original name "Arquebuse de Hermitage" probably derives from this purpose.
Due to anti-church laws in France, the brothers of the order who were still responsible for producing the "Arquebuse de Hermitage" moved to Carmagnola in the Turin area. They took the secrets of producing the distillate with them and built the distillery there in 1904, where Alpestre is still produced today. The current name Alpestre was given to "l'Arquebuse" in 1929 to defend against the numerous counterfeits. Furthermore, during the 20 years of fascism, it was forbidden to use foreign names for products made in Italy.
The production of Alpestre
34 different herbs are used to make Alpestre. These include tansy, fennel, angelica, lemon balm, lemon tree, chamomile, wormwood, thyme, lavender and sage. The individual herbs are grown by expert herbalists in fields near the distillery and harvested at the time when their aromatic, invigorating or refreshing effect is most pronounced.
In the secret process that follows, the components are completely extracted from the plants and transferred into the spirit.
Then it is stored for 30 years in barrels made of Slovenian oak in the Carmagnola cellars. In contrast to the normal Alpestre, which only matures for 10 years, the Special Reserve is always sold with the vintage. Similar to wine, there are connoisseurs who point out the special character of certain vintages.
The taste of the Alpestre Special Reserve 1983
Both on the nose and palate, the golden-green Alpestre Special Reserve 1983 has an intoxicating aroma of various herbs and a strong oak aroma. Despite its great age, the Alpestre exudes a certain freshness that makes every sip an experience. A herbal distillate for the highest demands and a serious alternative to the well-known Chartreuse.
Age: | 30 Years Old |
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Alcohol content: | 49,2% Vol. |
Country: | Italy |
Filling quantity: | 0,7 Liter |
Responsible food business operator: | Onestigroup S.p.A. Via Toscana 5/7 29017 Fiorenzuola d'Arda Piacenza Italien |
Type: | Bitter |
Year: | 1983 |
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