Alpine fruit distillate & grappa houses
In the Italian Alps, the German Obstbrand tradition meets the Italian grappa tradition — and Williams pear is the shared star.
South Tyrol / Alto Adige, German-speaking and orchard-rich, produces excellent Williams-Christ pear and apple distillates (Roner, Walcher). Further south, the grappa houses of the Veneto and Friuli — Nardini, Nonino — also distill fruit alongside their marc.
Termeno (Tramin), South Tyrol · Italy & South Tyrol
A South Tyrol house distilling Williams-Christ pear, apple and raspberry Geist alongside grappa.
Appiano (Eppan), South Tyrol · Italy & South Tyrol
A South Tyrol distiller of Williams pear and fruit acquavite, grappa and liqueurs.
Bassano del Grappa, Veneto · Italy & South Tyrol
Italy's oldest grappa house, also crafting fruit-based distillates and liqueurs.
Percoto, Friuli · Italy & South Tyrol
A famed Friulian grappa house that also distills whole-fruit and pear eaux-de-vie.
Rosà, Veneto · Italy & South Tyrol
Vittorio Capovilla's Veneto distillery — among the most revered fruit distillers in the world, from Williams pear to wild plum.
Lombardy · Italy & South Tyrol
A Lombard artisan distiller of grappa and fruit distillates.