The Walcher Turmbachhof: Estates & Tasting Shop
The Turmbachhof: The Cradle of Our Distillery Tradition
The Turmbachhof is an integral part of the Walcher Estates Distillery, and has been for centuries. This is also where Alfons Walcher set up his first distillation apparatus, thus laying the foundation for the commercial production of alcoholic spirits. And you can taste the reason why: The grapes and apples which thrive here at the Turmbachhof display the highest quality. Today, we continue this tradition with our sales and tasting shop at the Turmbachhof.
Our Own Pomace – From Grapes Grown in Ideal Surroundings
The area around the Turmbachhof enjoys unusually favorable climatic conditions for the cultivation of grapes. This is the largest contiguous wine-growing region of South Tyrol, and the grapes we harvest here are used for a variety of products, including the production of pomace which, after fermentation, is distilled to produce our grappa and fruit schnapps. The pomace is truly first-rate: It comes from grapes grown using integrated cultivation techniques, and displays a freshness seldom to be found in this highly perishable by-product of wine-making.
Our Own Fruit: Our Standard for the Quality of Delivered Raw Materials
The fruits we grow ourselves are the standard according to which we judge all of the other raw materials which we purchase from external suppliers. Only the best table-grade fruit derived from agricultural land cultivated according to ecological principles – integrated or organic – is good enough to come into our facility. That's how we ensure the clear aromas, balanced flavor, and clean after-taste you can expect from our products.
More about the History of the Alfons Walcher Estates Distillery
More about the Alcoholic Spirits of the Alfons Walcher Estates Distillery
