"Wonderful essence, the source of immortality", is how Arnoldo di Villanova extolled the
virtues of "aqua vitae" wine. It has a refined yet robust taste, delicate yet decisive aroma and
can be either new or aged. It is made with pomace (pressed grape skins and seeds) from the best
vines using age-old Italian distillation traditions.
"Grappa" is defined as a "poor-man's liqueur" and dates back centuries. A monastic community from
the South imported the art of distillation to Italy after learning it from the Arabs, experts in
this art. Techniques have improved enormously since then, though we still use the same methods
taught so long ago.
"Grappa" is a traditional liqueur made only in Italy and has become much appreciated and sought
after over the last few years. It is made from a distillation of grape pomace and, used sparingly,
is a healthy digestive liqueur. Added to tea it makes a pleasant aromatic drink.
VARIOUS TYPES OF "GRAPPA"
The "Grappa" family comprises four distinct categories: new grappa, aged grappa, aromatic grappa
and flavoured grappa.
New grappa is refined for six months before being bottled.
Aged grappa is preserved in wood vats for a year or more, from which it acquires its distinct
fragrance and aroma. Aromatic grappa is made from single-marc
pomace, thereby acquiring a distinctive aroma transmitted during distillation (for example,
Pinot, Picolit, etc.).
Flavoured grappa is given a particular flavour by grinding
aromatic ingredients, such as fruit or distilled spice essences (for example, pear grappa, peach
grappa, lemon grappa, etc.).
GRAPPA DI SYLVANER
This is currently the only Sylvaner varietal grape grappa produced in Italy. The pomace used in
distillation is carefully selected and fermented in specially made small steel containers.
This grappa has a very refined and elegant bouquet and a particularly light and delicate aroma.
ABBAGNAC
Abbagnac is a distillate made with aromatic Traminer varietal grape pomace from the Novacella
Abbey. It is refined in oak vats for at least 6 months, which also gives it its pale tobacco
colouring. It also has a complex fruity bouquet, as well as a rich aromatic spectrum.
Abbagnac is best sipped slowly, as only 3,000 0.7 litre bottles are produced each year.
GRAPPA DELLA CASA
This is a strong and aromatic grappa in the tradition of real "aqua vitae".
GRAPPA CLASSICA DI ANTICA DISTILLAZIONE
This is our most characteristic grappa as it is strong, dry, decisive and particularly aromatic.
