
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
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£6Alexander Grappa Zirconium (Diamonds)Bottega
£23.95
(£11.97 per 10cl)
Quaglia Grappa Di Nebbiolo
£27.95
(£39.93 per litre)
Domus Ruche Grappa
£28.45
(£56.90 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa Artigiana Cividina
£29.95
(£42.79 per litre)
Alexander Grappa Cuore (Heart)Bottega
£29.95
(£14.97 per 10cl)
Tosolini Grappa di Chardonnay
£30.75
(£61.50 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa di Merlot
£30.75
(£61.50 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa di Prosecco
£30.75
(£61.50 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa di Pinot Grigio
£30.75
(£61.50 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa di Moscato
£30.95
(£61.90 per litre)
Domus Grappa Nebbiolo da Barolo
£31.25
(£62.50 per litre)
Nonino Grappa Tradizione
£31.95
(£45.64 per litre)
Nardini Bianca Grappa 40
£34.45
(£49.21 per litre)
Cocchi Grappa Bianca
£35.95
(£51.36 per litre)
Tosolini Agricola Grappa
£35.95
(£71.90 per litre)
Nardini Grappa Riserva 40
£38.45
(£54.93 per litre)
Tosolini Grappa I Legni Rovere
£39.25
(£78.50 per litre)
Nardini Ginepro Grappa Liqueur
£39.95
(£57.07 per litre)
Jacopo Poli Po' Merlot Grappa
£40.45
(£57.79 per litre)
Jacopo Poli Po' Morbida (Moscato) Grappa
£40.45
(£57.79 per litre)
Nardini Grappa Ruta
£40.75
(£58.21 per litre)
Antinori Tignanello Grappa
£41.45
(£82.90 per litre)
Capovilla Grappa di Bassano 2015
£42.95
(£61.36 per litre)
Nardini Grappa Mandorla
£42.95
(£61.36 per litre)