Žufánek quince 45% 0,5 l

Žufánek quince is the first edition of quince 2018, which brings one of the least common and at the same time rarest fruit distillates on the Czech market.

Production:

Quince spirit is made from quince fruit, which is hard, has a leathery skin, and is practically inedible until fully ripe. This raw material is one of the most technologically demanding to prepare for fermentation. It requires precise processing and a sensitive approach to fermentation and distillation.

Tasting profile:

The reward comes in the final distillate. The taste opens with a harmonious blend of pear and apple, complemented by a distinctive, fresh lemon tone. This gives the distillate energy and makes it one of the most fragrant fruit distillates ever.

Žufánek quince is an example of how precise distillation can transform seemingly unyielding fruit into an elegant and complex spirit with a clear character.

Serving:

The recommended serving temperature is 12–18 °C to bring out the citrus aromas and delicate fruit structure. Excessive cooling would suppress its natural expression and complexity.

About the Žufánek distillery:

The family-owned distillery ŽUFÁNEK s.r.o. was founded in 2000 by Marcela and Josef Žufánek together with their sons Martin, Josef, and Jan. It is located in Boršice u Blatnice near Uherské Hradiště, at the foot of the Bílé Karpaty protected landscape area – a region with an ideal microclimate for growing fruit.

The basis of production is the distillery's own 15-hectare orchard, which is run according to organic farming principles. Eight varieties of plums (such as Čačanská, Stanley, and Anna Späth), Williams pears, greengages, and Oblačinská sour cherries are grown here. The orchards are also gradually being expanded to include aromatic and medicinal herbs, which are mainly used in the production of gins and absinthes.

The heart of the distillery is a modern distillery with four 300-liter distillation columns. In addition to traditional boilers from Destila Brno, the distillery also uses state-of-the-art technology from the German brand Arnold Holstein, which allows for maximum preservation of the aromatic substances and character of the distilled fruit.