Rochelt : Der Inntaler 2011
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Description
Tasting characteristics and tips for Der Inntaler 2011 by Rochelt
Tasting
The tasting reveals notes of honey jelly, quince jam, roasted pears and raspberry sorbet. The pear’s freshness shines through, while the raspberry defines the finish with its herbaceous character. This eau-de-vie is marked by remarkable smoothness despite its high alcohol strength, with a fine balance between power and roundness. It delivers impressive length on the palate.
Food pairings and tasting occasions
Der Inntaler is best enjoyed neat, among connoisseurs, in small sips.
A remarkably smooth Tyrolean eau-de-vie made from a blend of three fruits
The estate
Founded in the 1970s by Günter Rochelt in Austria, the distillery settled permanently in Fritzens, in Tyrol, in 1989. Now run by Alexander Rainer, the founder’s son-in-law, and his wife Annia, this family House continues an ancestral method of traditional Tyrolean double distillation, unchanged for three centuries. Rochelt stands out for its uncompromising standards: selective harvesting of fruit at optimal ripeness, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and exceptional yields reaching 80 kg of fruit per liter of eau-de-vie. Its singularly designed emerald-green bottles, adorned with goldsmith-crafted stoppers, embody the artisanal excellence of the Austrian Alps.
The spirit
Der Inntaler 2011 is a blend of three fruits: quinces, Williams pears and wild raspberries. The exact proportions of this blend are a closely guarded family secret. The production process excludes any additives: no cultured yeasts, alcohol, sugar or flavorings are added. Distillation is slow and delicate, following the Tyrolean tradition of double distillation, requiring up to 80 kg of fruit to obtain 1 liter of the heart cut. This eau-de-vie benefits from a minimum aging period of 8 to 10 years in casks before bottling. It undergoes no filtration in order to preserve the quality of the final product. The spirit is presented in the House’s signature emerald-green bottle, adorned with a goldsmith-crafted stopper.
