The cellar index

BrandyCollection 11

Grappa

Grape skins become a spirit of vivid aroma, texture and regional identity.

Origin & traditionItaly

Character & context

Understanding Grappa

Grappa is distilled from grape pomace: the skins and other solids left by winemaking. Fresh pomace and careful distillation are central to its quality. Bottles may be unaged, showing grape and floral detail, or matured in wood for a rounder, spicier profile. A grape name is a useful starting point, but production and storage of the pomace also matter.

Further reading: WSET — what is grappa?

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