
Grappa
Grappa came into existence thanks to Italian winemakers keen to make their fruit go further – the spirit is distilled from pomace, the assortment of grape skins, stalks, seeds and pulp that remain in the press.
After fermentation, most top producers remove the stalks and stems from the pomace, which is then distilled in either continuous stills (for the more mass-market grappas) or pot stills for the more boutique products. The spirit is then aged in wood or rested in glass before bottling. Most grappas are clear, but oak-aged grappas can take on a fantastic dark golden hue, resembling an XO Cognac or a malt whisky.
The quality of grappa being exported from Italy has never been better; for anyone trying a high-end grappa for the first time and expecting a harsh, raw spirit, the results can be a revelation. Grappa converts are more numerous than many cynical observers might imagine.
Typical Character and Style of Grappa
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Grape
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Acetone
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Grass
Sort & Filter
Region
Producer
Price Range
Type
Flavour
Age
Vintage
Cask Type
Strength
Size
Colouring
Certification
Grape Variety
Jacopo Poli Po' Morbida (Moscato) Grappa
£40.45
(£57.79 per litre)
Julia Grappa Invecchiata
£24.45
(£34.93 per litre)
Romano Levi Grappa Moscato
£64.95
(£92.79 per litre)
Montanaro Grappa di Barbera
£34.95
(£49.93 per litre)
Antinori Tignanello Grappa
£41.45
(£82.90 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa di Moscato
£32.45
(£64.90 per litre)
Jacopo Poli Amarosa di Vespaiolo Grappa
£55.45
(£110.90 per litre)
Nardini Grappa Riserva 5 Year Old
£62.95
(£89.93 per litre)
Nardini Grappa Riserva 7 Year Old
£75.95
(£108.50 per litre)
Jacopo Poli di Sassicaia Grappa
£105
(£210 per litre)
Donnafugata Ben Rye Grappa
£64.95
(£129.90 per litre)
Romano Levi Grappa Ambrata Reserve
£99.95
(£142.79 per litre)
Romano Levi Grappa Barolo
£69.95
(£99.93 per litre)
Gaja Grappa di Nebbiolo Sperss
£52.95
(£105.90 per litre)
Gaja Grappa di Barbaresco
£47.95
(£95.90 per litre)
Montanaro Grappa di Arneis
£34.95
(£49.93 per litre)
Bava Uvantica Distillato Di Uva Malvasia
£49.95
(£99.90 per litre)
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£6Alexander Grappa Zirconium (Diamonds)Bottega
£23.95
(£11.97 per 10cl)
Domus Grappa Nebbiolo da Barolo
£31.25
(£62.50 per litre)
San Leonardo Grappa Stravecchia
£59.95
(£119.90 per litre)
Distilleria Francesco S. Massenza Grappa Al Cirmolo
£50.95
(£72.79 per litre)
Nonino Grappa Tradizione
£34.95
(£49.93 per litre)
Cocchi Grappa Doree
£48.95
(£69.93 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa Artigiana Cividina
£31.25
(£44.64 per litre)