{"product_id":"distillatore-rame-lt-10-clessidra","title":"10 LITERS COPPER DISTILLER CLESSIDRA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour copper still for superior quality distillations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper still (or distiller) is the ideal tool for obtaining artisanal distillates of excellence. With this instrument, you can distill:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine\u003c\/strong\u003e → cognac, armagnac, pisco, and brandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePomace\u003c\/strong\u003e → grappa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape must\u003c\/strong\u003e → grape brandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCider\u003c\/strong\u003e → calvados\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugar cane\u003c\/strong\u003e → rum and cachaça\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCereals\u003c\/strong\u003e → whisky, gin, and \"white\" spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoots, tubers, and various fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose copper: 4 fundamental advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBeneficial chemical reaction:\u003c\/em\u003e The sulfur compounds present in the pomace chemically bond with copper, improving the quality of the distillate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eExcellent thermal conductor:\u003c\/em\u003e Copper evenly distributes heat (melts at 1083°C), preventing burning of the mass and ensuring stable temperatures even with thermal fluctuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDurable resistance:\u003c\/em\u003e Perfectly resists corrosion caused by alcoholic vapors and acids from pomace and fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePurity of the distillate:\u003c\/em\u003e Does not impart a metallic taste and naturally neutralizes unpleasant odors and flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the still works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe distiller consists of a \u003cstrong\u003eboiler\u003c\/strong\u003e (where you place the pomace), a \u003cstrong\u003ehermetic cap\u003c\/strong\u003e with an outlet tube, a \u003cstrong\u003e\"swan neck\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (for vapor passage), and a \u003cstrong\u003ewater-cooled coil\u003c\/strong\u003e where the vapors condense, transforming into liquid distillate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhases of traditional (discontinuous) distillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is based on the boiling point of ethyl alcohol (78.4°C). After loading pomace and water (usually at 50%), the boiler is slowly heated:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"head\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (below 78.4°C): Contains methanol, acetaldehyde, and ethyl acetate. \u003cem\u003eMUST be discarded immediately\u003c\/em\u003e as it is extremely toxic (risk of blindness or death even in small amounts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"heart\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (78.4°C - 100°C): This is the valuable part, rich in ethyl alcohol and aromatic substances that give flavor and aroma to the distillate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"tail\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (above 100°C): Not dangerous but rich in impurities and fusel oils with unpleasant odor and taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions and simple preparations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer simpler methods without legal restrictions, you can create excellent infusions starting from bottled grappa or alcohol for liqueurs: nocino, honey grappa, blueberry grappa, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/em\u003e The still requires constant attention during distillation, as it does not have a built-in thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFirst use:\u003c\/em\u003e Before starting, perform a cleaning distillation to eliminate impurities and substances deposited by copper during storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 liters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisanal quality, advantageous price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll the stills in our store are \u003cstrong\u003eentirely made of copper and handcrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e to offer you the best quality at the most competitive price on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57076211810629,"sku":"00014810","price":164.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/5114\/7333\/files\/10657.jpg?v=1772543410","url":"https:\/\/www.viviincampagna.com\/en-eu\/products\/copper-distiller-10-liter-hourglass","provider":"viviincampagna","version":"1.0","type":"link"}