Apricot

The mellow fruits from the apricot tree are among the oldest type cultivated and originally come from northern China. They

have been grown for centuries in warm and dry locations in Europe, however the best place for them in the Alpine area is the

Venosta valley. As a matter of fact the Venosta apricots used by Zu Plun for its apricot distillate are a specific botanic variety

which even Austrian distillers are fond of using. To obtain the best apricots the most important element is first of all an optimal

ripening point: the fruits have to be dark orange, with marked reddening, and almost ready to fall from the tree. The stones are

gently removed and the fruit is mashed right away. This manual effort and precise distillation art are rewarded – with an apricot

distillate which has stimulating, pure fruit tones and a subtly fine, distinctive aroma.