Product of Tuscan craftsmanship that combines rigour and poetry, Winestillery Tuscan - Vodka - 42°C breaks the mould to reveal the essential: the purity of the grape and the resonance of the terroir. As the first independent distillery of Chianti Classico, Winestillery claims a grape-to-glass approach, rare and meticulous, resulting in a vodka with a singular profile—lean and sensual. Initially distilled from Chianti wine to a high rectification, then slowly re-distilled in a pot still, this spirit captures the minerality of the Alberese rocks placed in the aromatic basket, like a fossilised imprint of the Tuscan landscape. The result is a crystalline vodka, with a nose of vine blossom and white petals, a caressing palate expressing grape pulp, citrus accents and a filigreed salinity, all supported by a straight structure and a satin mouthfeel. At 42% vol, the balance is sovereign, designed for neat tasting as well as haute mixology, without harshness or weight, with that discreet elegance that lets the great raw materials speak.

Blending and distillation

Made from precisely distilled Chianti wine, this vodka benefits from a two-step process: intensive rectification followed by slow pot still distillation to refine texture and elevate aromatic definition. At the heart of the process, the Alberese rocks, sourced from the vineyards of Chianti Classico, are placed in the still's basket to enrich the alcoholic vapours with a distinctive mineral signature. This subtle, sensitive intervention gives a saline uprightness and stony energy that support the fruit's freshness. Passing through white birch activated charcoal polishes the whole without stripping it, preserving remarkable aromatic clarity. The final work, precise and luminous, is part of a quest for purity that sacrifices neither the material nor the soul of the Tuscan terroir.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Crystalline and clear, bright shine and pure reflection, promising a clean, finely chiselled substance.
• Nose : Delicate and airy, vine blossom, white petals, citrus zest and a hint of fresh almond, on a very fine mineral thread.
• Palate : Silky and precise attack, grape pulp, white pear, light lemon and filigreed salinity. Long, straight finish with crystalline elegance.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve ideally between 6 et 8°C in a tulip glass or small tasting glass to enhance the satin texture and mineral framework. A drop of water can be added to open the floral bouquet. For mixology, favour sober, precise ingredients that respect its delicacy, and store the bottle away from light to preserve aromatic clarity.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : caviar, fine oysters, sea bream carpaccio, marinated anchovies, blinis with lemon cream.
• Starters : gravlax salmon, sea bass tartare, crisp vegetables with citrus, baby artichoke.
• Main courses : lemoned shellfish risotto, ricotta and herb ravioli, roast poultry with citrus zest.
• Cheeses : fresh goat, mild robiola, faisselle with fine herbs and delicate olive oil.
• Desserts : lemon-basil sorbet, candied citrus, poached pear with light spices.

Occasions

Winestillery Tuscan - Vodka - 42°C is the ideal companion:

• For a contemporary aperitif where purity leads the conversation.
• During a gourmet dinner for a mineral and floral pairing full of nuance.
• As a connoisseur's gift for an enthusiast of terroir-driven spirits.

Characteristics

• Name : Winestillery Tuscan - Vodka - 42°C
• Category : Spirits
• Type : Tuscan grape vodka
• Origin : Tuscany, Chianti Classico, Italy
• Raw material : Distilled Chianti wine
• Distillation : Double distillation, pot still
• Particularity : Alberese rocks in the still basket
• Activated charcoal : White birch, preserving aromatic purity
• Alcohol strength : 42% vol
• Serving temperature : 6 à 8°C