
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
Grape
Acetone
Grass
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Price Range
Producer
Grape Variety
Age
Vintage
Type
Cask Type
Strength
Certification
Colouring
Flavour
Antinori Tignanello Grappa
£47.75
(£95.50 per litre)
Jacopo Poli di Sassicaia Grappa
£96.95
(£193.90 per litre)
Quaglia Grappa Di Nebbiolo
£31.95
(£45.64 per litre)
Jacopo Poli Amarosa di Vespaiolo Grappa
£64.95
(£129.90 per litre)
Romano Levi Grappa Barolo
£76.25
(£108.93 per litre)
Luigi Francoli La Visione Di Luigi Grappa
£23.50
(£47 per litre)
Romano Levi Grappa Barbaresco
£76.25
(£108.93 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa di Moscato
£37.50
(£75 per litre)
Tosolini Agricola Grappa
£37.25
(£74.50 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa Artigiana Cividina
£35.95
(£51.36 per litre)
Gaja Grappa di Nebbiolo Sperss
£55.95
(£111.90 per litre)
Nardini Grappa Riserva 7 Year Old
£87.50
(£125 per litre)
Cocchi Grappa Doree
£51.50
(£73.57 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa di Prosecco
£37.50
(£75 per litre)
Capovilla Grappa di Moscato Giallo 2016
£65.95
(£131.90 per litre)
Capovilla Grappa di Bassano 2017
£50.95
(£72.79 per litre)
Capovilla Grappa di Brunello 2015
£66.75
(£133.50 per litre)
Capovilla Grappa di Nebbiolo 2012
£66.75
(£133.50 per litre)
Nardini 15 Year Old Grappa Riserva
£140
(£200 per litre)
Domus Barolo Grappa
£42.95
(£85.90 per litre)
Domus Moscato Grappa
£32.50
(£65 per litre)
Tosolini 2001 GrappaOloroso Sherry Cask
£97.25
(£138.93 per litre)
Distilleria Francesco S. Massenza Grappa di Muller Thurgau
£49.50
(£70.71 per litre)
Distilleria Francesco S. Massenza Grappa di Nosiola
£50.25
(£71.79 per litre)