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An obstler from apple country
South Tyrol is one of the largest apple regions in Europe. In the valleys around Meran and Lana the orchards reach up to the mountain wall. The fruit that comes from there is also distilled.
An obstler is a distillate of apples and pears together; Obst is German for fruit. In our description this bottle is called an Apfel-Edelbrand: a distilled apple brandy from South Tyrol.
The bottle is 38 percent, which is usual for the style. We have one in stock.
The bottle we have in stock
Pircher Obstler
Obstler from South Tyrol, described in our data as Apfel-Edelbrand. 70 centilitres, 38 percent according to the label.
€ 19,99
What is an Edelbrand?
With an Edelbrand all the alcohol comes from the fruit itself: it is fermented and then distilled. No neutral alcohol may be added and no sugar goes in. That distinguishes it from a Geist, in which fruit is steeped in neutral alcohol and distilled along with it, and from a liqueur, which is sweetened.
From monastery distillery to family business
- The house in brief
- 1884Monks of the monastery in Lana begin distilling.
- LanaThe village near Meran in South Tyrol.
- The Pircher familyTook over the company in the mid-twentieth century.
- WilliamsThe pear the distillery is best known for.
The distillery gives 1884 as its starting year. In that year monks of the Teutonic Order monastery in Lana began making fruit distillates. The Pircher family took over that business in the mid-twentieth century and continued it under its own name.
Lana lies near Merano, in the middle of the apple-growing area of South Tyrol. The distillery makes fruit distillates, grappa and liqueurs; it is best known for its Williams Christ pear distillate.
South Tyrol belongs to Italy politically, but the regional language is German. That explains why you find both grappa and obstler here: the Italian and the Alpine traditions mingle.
Why is grappa next to obstler in South Tyrol?
Grappa is Italian and is distilled from pressed grape remains. Obstler belongs to the Alpine tradition and comes from apple and pear. South Tyrol is the region where the two meet: there is winegrowing and orchard fruit, which is why distilleries such as Pircher make both.
Who is this bottle for?
If you have been on holiday in South Tyrol and are looking for what came to the table after the meal, this is the bottle. It should be served cool in a small glass.
If you know grappa and would like to hear what the same region makes from fruit instead of grapes, this is a logical step.
Not sure? Call 0570 541 278 or email info@bockje.nl. We're happy to help you choose.
Frequently asked questions about Pircher
How many bottles of Pircher does ’t Bockje have in stock in this category?
One: the 70-centilitre Pircher Obstler, available for immediate delivery.
What is obstler?
A spirit distilled from apples and pears. Obst is German for fruit. The style belongs to the Alpine regions of Austria, Bavaria and South Tyrol.
Where does Pircher come from?
From Lana near Merano in South Tyrol, Italy. The distillery gives 1884 as its founding year, when monks of the monastery in Lana began distilling; the Pircher family took over the business in the mid-twentieth century.
Why is there German on an Italian bottle?
Because German is the regional language in South Tyrol. The province belongs to Italy, but the drinking culture leans on the Alpine tradition.
How much alcohol does it contain?
The label says 38 percent.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Pircher abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
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Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed