The Tradition of Schnaps
The ‘Distil’ part of SEIN is deeply connected to some of our heritage. The craft of making Schnaps is a cornerstone of agricultural life in the Alpe-Adria region, encompassing parts of Austria, northern Italy, and Slovenia. This is not the syrupy, artificially flavoured “schnapps” you might find elsewhere; this is eau de vie—the water of life. An Expression of Place At its heart, traditional Schnaps is a resourceful and respectful way to preserve the harvest. It’s an agricultural art form born from the desire to waste nothing. The surplus from the orchard—the pears, plums (Zwetschke), and apricots—is carefully fermented and then distilled in copper pot (alembic) stills.
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