Bellbird Spring Rustico 500ml

Bellbird Spring Rustico is a singular New Zealand spirit, meticulously distilled in small batches by Bellbird Spring to capture the bold authenticity of classic vinaccia. Crafted from aged grape pomace and inspired by Italian rural distillation traditions, Rustico pours clear and bright, showing subtle silvery legs in the glass. The nose is earthy and pungent, with white pepper, almond, and an untamed, raw agricultural note that signals its uncompromising origin. On the palate, it enters dry and fiery, with a warming hit of alcohol followed by layers of bitter citrus pith, fusty grape skins, and a tactile mid-palate grip - textured, slightly oily, and thoroughly rustic. The experience is more farmhouse than refined, with a lingering, peppery finish echoing grapefruit zest, musty cellar and a whisper of resin. Bellbird Spring Rustico excels as a characterful base in a sours cocktail or stands as a contemplative, robust digestif to close a hearty meal. For a modern twist, try it in the "Pomace Sour" (shake with lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white).

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