
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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Nonino Grappa Tradizione
£35.25

Antinori Tignanello Grappa
£50.25

Jacopo Poli di Sassicaia Grappa
£105

Luigi Francoli La Visione Di Luigi Grappa
£24.25

Jacopo Poli Po' Merlot Grappa
£50.25

Capovilla Grappa di Brunello 2016
£63.95

Donnafugata Ben Rye Grappa
£68.95

Nardini Bianca Grappa 40
£42.25

Nardini Grappa Riserva 7 Year Old
£93.25

Julia Grappa Invecchiata
£25.75

Domus Moscato Grappa
£32.95

Quaglia Grappa Di Nebbiolo
£31.25

Bepi Tosolini Smoked Grappa
£54.95

Nardini Grappa Mandorla
£51.50

Nonino Monovitigno Lo Chardonnay Bianco Grappa
£47.25

Nonino Monovitigno Da Prosecco Bianco Grappa
£47.25

Capovilla Grappa di Nebbiolo 2013
£63.95

Capovilla Grappa di Bassano 2019
£49.25

Capovilla Grappa di Moscato Giallo 2016
£63.50

Nardini 15 Year Old Grappa Riserva
£145

Domus Barolo Grappa
£43.50

Distilleria Francesco S. Massenza Grappa di Muller Thurgau
£44.95

Distilleria Francesco S. Massenza Grappa di Nosiola
£52.75

Distilleria Francesco S. Massenza Grappa Santa Massenza Riserva
£57.50