Veneziano Spritz 13% is an Italian aperitivo or bitter, which is an organic alternative to the orange drink you see in many cafes and restaurants.
Spritz drinks have been around for a while, but this organic version makes the meadows sing, made with various Italian herbs, orange and with a hint of rhubarb, this drink forms the basis of many a good time. Mix it with sparkling water, or in the popular spritz with 2 parts Veniziano Spritz, 3 parts sparkling wine (preferably organic and Italian) and 1 part sparkling water. Pour it all into a wine glass filled with ice and stir lightly, garnish with an orange slice.
In 1966 Alfons Walcher founded the family distillery “Maso” in Turmbachhof in Alto Adige in South Tyrol. The distillery is located near Appiano on the wine route in Alto Adige, and the site has been in the family for 9 generations now. It was also here that Alfons Walcher distilled his first grappa and brandy – all from a small, old-fashioned still kettle. Grappa and other types of spirits from Walcher are made with grapes from the wine producer Alois Lageder, with whom they have collaborated for several years. The Alto Adige area benefits from perfect climatic conditions – the combination of approx. 280 sunny days a year and cool nights mean that the grapes here develop a very special complexity. Today, it is the son Theodor Walcher who is responsible for the distilling and production at Walcher. His many years of expertise means that the company’s products are today on the top quality shelf in spirits. The Walcher family makes both conventional and organic products. It is primarily products belonging to the latter category that we have included in our range.
