Je prva izdaja te dragocene grappe, narejene iz dragocenih tropin, mehko stisnjenih, da ne izgubijo bogastva in dišave cabernet sauvignona, cabernet franca in petit verdota. Zakladnica surovin, ki smo jo dan po trgatvi 2009 poslali v destilarno La Valdotaine in jim zaupali nalogo, da vso aromatično finost, uravnoteženost in okusno moč naših tropin prenesejo v ta izdelek. Po destilaciji je Grappa ostala 6 mesecev v jeklu in nato nadaljevala z zorenjem v barikih, ki so bili prej uporabljeni za zorenje Cavalli Tenuta Degli Dei.
Precious, with natural amber color with gold hue, it expresses a harmonious elegance of sweet scents of marzipan, raisins, iris, violets and candied fruit and candied fruit which are found in the persistent taste and with balsamic notes.
PRIMARY PRODUCTPrecious selected pomace, harvested fresh and soft.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.NATURAL AGINGFrom 5 to 20 years in barriques and small casks. 0% color additives.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at room temperature in a wide balloon type glass.TASTINGWarm, velvety and persistent.Pipette and stand is not included in the price.
PRIMARY PRODUCTPrecious selected pomace, harvested fresh and soft.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.NATURAL AGINGFrom 5 to 20 years in barriques and small casks. 0% color additives.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at room temperature in a wide balloon type glass.TASTINGWarm, velvety and persistent.Pipette and stand is not included in the price.
PRIMARY PRODUCTPrecious selected pomace, harvested fresh and soft.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.NATURAL AGINGFrom 5 to 20 years in barriques and small casks. 0% color additives.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at room temperature in a wide balloon type glass.TASTINGWarm, velvety and persistent.Pipette stand is not included in the price.
Selected and destalked pomace, harvested fresh and soft of Chardonnay grapes. Agedover 12 months in barriques.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.NATURAL AGING24 months in barriques and small casks. 0% color additives.TASTE SENTATIONThe varieties in barrique should be served at room temperature in a wide balloon shaped glass.
Selected and destalked pomace, harvested fresh and soft of Chardonnay grapes. Agedover 12 months in barriques.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.NATURAL AGING24 months in barriques and small casks. 0% color additives.TASTE SENTATIONThe varieties in barrique should be served at room temperature in a wide balloon shaped glass.
PRIMARY PRODUCTFresh pomace of Merlot grapes from dedicated production zones.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at about 12°C or in an icy open tulip shaped glass.TASTINGSoft and round with scents of rose petals and cherry stones.Pipette stand is not included in the price.
PRIMARY PRODUCTMalvasia grapesARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at about 12°C in an icy open tulip shaped glass.TASTINGFresh, crystalline, slightly aromatic.
PRIMARY PRODUCTFresh pomace of Merlot grapes from dedicated production zones.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at about 12°C or in an icy open tulip shaped glass.TASTINGSoft and round with scents of rose petals and cherry stones.
PRIMARY PRODUCTSelected pomace of Picolit grapes Cru Nonino Selection Friuli.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.BOTTLINGManual, in flying hand blown phials, dated, with platinum silk-screen. Silver plated stopper.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at about 12°C or in an icy open tulip shaped glass.TASTINGAristocratic, elegant and crystal clear.
Selected and destalked pomace, harvested fresh and soft of Glera grapes for Prosecco.Aged over 24 months in barriques and small casks. PRIMARY PRODUCTFresh pomace of Glera grapes for Prosecco, from dedicated production zones.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.NATURAL AGING24 months in barriques and small casks. 0% color additives.TASTE SENTATIONThe varieties in barrique should be served at room temperature in a wide balloon shaped glass.
PRIMARY PRODUCTSelected pomace of red grapes from Friuli Venezia Giulia.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONBatch steam distillation 100% with artisanal method.NATURAL AGINGAged over 20 years in the small oak Sherry cask from Jerez de la Frontera nr. 166.BOTTLINGGlass bottle, hand painted, in 24k gold and “diamond wheel” hand cut. 664 numbered bottles.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at room temperature in a wide balloon type glass.TASTINGHarmonious and structured, rich of fragrances of apple and orange compote. In the mouth it is peppery and balsamic, with light scents of herbs that mix with sweet spices.
PRIMARY PRODUCTPrecious selected pomace, harvested fresh and soft of Glera grape for Prosecco and Monovitigno® Schioppettino and Merlot grapes.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.NATURAL AGING8 years in barriques and small casks. 0% color additives.BOTTLINGBottle in black glass, ‘diamond wheel’ hand cut, silver plated chain.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at room temperature in a wide balloon type glass.TASTINGElegant and sensual.
PRIMARY PRODUCTSelection of pomace of white and red grapes.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at about 12°C in an open tulip shaped glass.TASTINGElegant, fresh and crystalline
PRIMARY PRODUCTSelection of pomace of white and red grapes.ARTISANAL DISTILLATIONDiscontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.TASTE SENTATIONIt should be served at about 12°C in an open tulip shaped glass.TASTINGElegant, fresh and crystalline
Have you heard of grappa before? If you live near the Italian border, you almost certainly have, but we can easily forgive those others who are about to hear of this excellent drink for the first time today.
Grappa, a fragrant alcoholic beverage, is a brandy made from grape pomace. It is practically the national drink of Italians, as they enjoy it on many different occasions.
Italians think that it is a good digestive, so they indulge in it after lunch or with coffee, as grappa further enhances its flavour. They also like to have a nip on cold winter days to keep warm.
The flavour … that isn’t?
Grappa contains between 35 and 60% alcohol and has a very specific flavour. To some the great Italian love of grappa is surprising, as it is a very strong alcoholic beverage with no particular flavour. Compared to fruit brandy, which retains the aroma of the fruit from which it is distilled, grappa is made from pomace, the remnants of grapes after pressing. Therefore, there is little aroma left in it. Nevertheless, it is not allowed to call it a pomace brandy, as the name grappa is protected in Italy.
Do you know the story of the origin of grappa?
Legend says that grappa originated in Bassano del Grappa, a town near Padua. In 1779, Bertolo Nardini bought an inn right next to the famous bridge over the river Brenta and started brewing grappa and offering it to travellers heading across the bridge to Venice. He sold it to wish them a peaceful journey and good dealings.
From its creation up until the 1960s, it was considered a brandy for workers and farmers. But then Mrs Giannola Nonino began conducting experiments in her distillery not far from Udine, where grappa had been brewed since 1897. While grappa was usually distilled from a mixture of different pomaces, Mrs Nonino distilled pomaces separated by variety.
At first, her grappa was not popular, but the cunning lady skilfully advertised it with free tastings for journalists and at government banquets. She poured the drink into beautiful bottles, not into “medicinal” bottles like others. And so, thanks to Mrs Nonino, grappa became famous and as popular as wine.
Common questions
What glasses are used for grappa?
The key things to consider when serving grappa are the temperature and the glass, which should have a stem and a particular shape. A good grappa, like a good wine, should be swirled and smelled before drinking.
At what temperature is grappa served?
Always serve grappa cold. Most Italians keep a bottle of grappa right in the fridge, while the Grappa National Institute recommends that it be served at a temperature between 9 and 13 degrees Celsius.
