Årø Vingård Æblesnaps Danish Schnapps 35 cl 35%

Crab apples from the vineyard's own orchard, pressed and distilled into a snaps carrying the whole scent of autumn. A small bottle of Danish garden.

The Expert's Description

Årø Vingård Æblesnaps Dansk Snaps is a Danish fruit snaps at 35% ABV from Årø Vingård.

Årø Vingård is located on the island of Årø in the Little Belt near Haderslev and, alongside its winemaking, runs its own small distillery. The apple snaps is made here from crab apples grown in the vineyard's own orchard, distilled into a fruit snaps with a clear apple character.

With more than 1,200 apple trees, Årø Vingård has plenty of fruit for cider, apple wine and snaps, and the apple snaps is one of the spirits that draws on this part of the production.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh apple aroma with a hint of sweetness, reminiscent of ripe crab apples.

Palate

Round apple flavour with a light tartness and a distinct fruitiness.

Finish

Short to medium, fresh, with the apple's acidity as the last impression.

Specifications

Name: Årø Vingård Æblesnaps Dansk Snaps
Distillery: Årø Vingård
Country: Denmark
Type: Fruit Snaps
ABV: 35%
Size: 35 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled as a fresh snaps or alongside apple desserts

Flavour Profile

Apple · Fruitiness · Tartness · Fresh

Did You Know?

Årø Vingård has more than 1,200 apple trees in its own orchard, which among other things supply the crab apples used for this snaps.

Frequently Asked Questions about Årø Vingård Æblesnaps Dansk Snaps

What type of spirit is Årø Vingård Æblesnaps?

It's a Danish fruit snaps made from crab apples, produced at Årø Vingård's own distillery.

Where do the apples for the snaps come from?

The apples come from Årø Vingård's own orchard, which counts more than 1,200 apple trees on the island of Årø.

Does Årø Vingård make anything besides wine?

Yes, alongside wine, Årø Vingård also produces cider, apple wine and snaps at its own distillery.

What does Årø Vingård Æblesnaps taste like?

It has a round apple flavour with light tartness and a distinct fruitiness.

How should the apple snaps be served?

It's best served chilled, either as a fresh snaps or alongside apple-based desserts.

What are crab apples?

Crab apples are a smaller apple variety often used for garnishing and processing, and here they give the snaps its fresh apple character.

Does apple snaps pair well with food?

It works well with apple desserts and other fruit-based dishes, as well as a fresh way to close a meal.

What is special about Årø as an island?

Årø is a small Danish island in the Little Belt with a mild climate that makes it well suited to both winegrowing and fruit cultivation.