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Grappa is produced using the skins of grapes used for wine making (pomace) and it typical especially of the North of Italy. The tag on the bottle describes the typical Venetian ‘rasentin’ – or rinsed coffee – where the finished espresso cup is rinsed with a splash of Grappa and enjoyed. This is a perfect Grappa for rasentin, as it’s fairly neutral in character. It has a floral, grapey nose and a focused palate that’s pretty straightforward, well balanced, smooth and enjoyable. Subtle pear and grape notes and just a tiny touch of cream on the finish. Alc 40% In terms of aging, grappa falls into one of four categories, according to Hello Grappa, a grappa-focused trade organization:

This boutique distillery close to Bassano del Grappa in the Veneto has produced this Grappa made from 100% Moscato marc. Floral, slightly sweet scents of yellow fruits and pear are followed by a very fragrant and floral palate typical of Moscato. Open and inviting it has touches of yellow fruits alongside white flowers, grass and a touch of nuttiness on the finish. Alc 40% Aged grappa tastes wildly different. When visiting distilleries in Northern Italy, some of Abt’s colleagues found that they resembled some aged rums. “If I blind-tasted this, I would have thought it was rum Agricole,” says former bartender, co-founder of LTHospitality and TikTok Creator Chris Lowder. How Do You Drink Grappa? 1. Drink Grappa Neat Classifying grappa based on aroma also depends on its raw material. Moscato, Malvasia and Gewürztraminer are just a few of many naturally aromatic grapes that preserve their characteristics throughout distillation. Grappa can also be infused with flavorings like fruit, herb and licorice to achieve a different flavor profile. Grappa Giovane (Unaged): Otherwise known as “young” grappa, this crystal clear product is bottled after a short rest in steel tanks. Grappa ( in Italian: grappa) is a typical Italian liquor with high alcoholic content (usually 35 degrees+).Professional tasters distinguish among four categories of grappa: young, cask-conditioned, aromatic and aromatized. Grappa tastings begin with young grappas, then continue with cask-conditioned and aromatic grappas, and finish with aromatized grappas. The flavor of grappa, like that of wine, depends on the type and quality of the grapes used, as well as the specifics of the distillation process. With the introduction of " boutique" grappas, elaborate flute glasses have been promoted; traditionalists continue to taste grappa in shot glasses. [11] See also [ edit ]

Made from the marc of the estate’s Montefalco Sagrantino, this Grappa spends 18 months in oak. Rich, caramelised wood and dried fruit aromas are followed in the mouth by an intense, aromatic wood character with sweet notes of red fruits, raisin, grape, pear and peach skin. Long. Alc 45% All you need to know about Italian grappa: best Italian grappa brands, facts and grappa serving etiquette to impress your guests The process of making grappa is highly regulated. It’s also inherently sustainable. Production begins with leftover pomace obtained from winemakers. Pomace from red grapes is already fermented, whereas white wine pomace is considered “virgin” and requires fermentation prior to distillation. Criterion 2 rules out the direct fermentation of pure grape juice, which is the method used to produce brandy.

After each tasting, and before sampling another glass, some tasters recommend drinking half a glass of milk to refresh the taste receptors on the tongue.