Grappas Flashcards
Lorenzo Inga Pinot Noir
Veneto
Pinot noir pumice on and around tentino and veneto
Unaged
Copper stills
Smooth, fruity, slightly tannic, hints of berries, blackberries, and slightly tannic
Nardini Mandola
Veneto
Local white grapes with a natural infusion of bitter almond and Marachino cherry distillate
1 year stainless steel
Intense and dry, almond nose, “agreeable taste”
Grappa di Barolo, Capovilla
Veneto
Barolo pomice
2-4 years rested in stainless steel
Profound flavor with ripe, tarry rosebush quality. Delicate texture
Grappa di Bassano, Capovilla
Veneto
Cabernet, merlot, marzemino, vespaiola pomice sourced locally
2-4 years stainless steel
Sweet bell pepper, smooth texture
Po’ Tramier Poli
Veneto
Gewurtztramier
Un-aged
Notes of balmy balsamic herbs, rose petal, pepper, resin, and honey with a persistent taste
Grappa di Arneis
Piemonte Arneis Oak barrels Herbaceous and fruity aroma Leafy round, delicate and dry taste Winner of 2011 New York international spirit competition
Grappa de camomilla
Piemonte Maceration of dried chamomile leaves, sugar, and grappa Oak barrels Nose-chamomile Taste-intense, soft, sweet, honey notes
Tresolitre 1998
Piemonte
Nebbiolo pomice in and around La Morra and Monforte de Alba
8 years in French oak
Apricot, Marachino, coconut, and vanilla
Franck Cornellison Rosso del Contadino
Sicily
80% narello mascalese rest is blend of allicante, bouschet, narello capiccio, uva francese, minella nera, minella bianco, and inzolia
12 months stainless steel
Floral nose with strong rose petal, cherry blossom, and green grape
Satiny texture with honey suckle, vanilla, almond, and coconut on palate
Grappa di Birra
Veneto
Made from distilled specially brewed, double fermented beer
2-4 years stainless steel
Rich, cacao, green coffee, touch of wood spice and citrus