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A grappa with an amber color and an intense and silky taste. The bouquet is distinct, with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, spices and tobacco, developed during the long period of aging in wood. Velvety and sensual, this grappa is the typical Tuscan “after dinner drink”.
Distillation
This is a grappa made solely from the fresh marc of the dried grapes destined for the Vin Santo production. It reaches the distillery, Nannoni of Paganico in Tuscany, still rich in sugars, wet with must, and free from all impurities. It is immediately put to ferment with the introduction of specific yeasts. At the end of the fermentation period, the distiller moves forward with the distillation. Distillation is personally attended to by Master Distiller Priscilla Occhipinti, who uses an artisanal, steam-run machine for the process. The removal of the head and tail (first and last part of the new grappa) are done by hand after each distillation cycle. The one objective is to obtain an excellent product. At the end of the distillation, the young grappa, with its rich aromas, is allowed to rest in 3rd generation French barriques for at least 18 months. We use 3rd generation barriques that allow the grappa to breathe but don’t overpower its delicate aromas with the scent of wood. When Priscilla’s sensory tests indicate that the grappa is ready to be bottled, distilled water is added to bring the aquavit to the exact alcoholic content.
Alcohol
42% cellarig in bottles At least one year 2021
Vintage technical details
2021
GRAPPA INVECCHIATA DA VINACCE DI VIN SANTO DI MONTEPULCIANO 2021 LIFE THROUGH A GLASS CELLARING IN BOTTLES Minimum 1 year. ALCOHOL 42%. DISTILLATION This is a grappa made solely from the fresh marc of the dried grapes destined for the Vin Santo production. It reaches the distillery, Nannoni of Paganico in Tuscany, still rich in sugars, wet with must, and free from all impurities. It is immediately put to ferment with the introduction of specific yeasts. At the end of the fermentation period, the distiller moves forward with the distillation. Distillation is personally attended to by Master Distiller Priscilla Occhipinti, who uses an artisanal, steam-run machine for the process. The removal of the head and tail (first and last part of the new grappa) are done by hand after each distillation cycle. The one objective is to obtain an excellent product. At the end of the distillation, the young grappa, with its rich aromas, is allowed to rest in 3rd generation French barriques for at least 18 months. We use 3rd generation barriques that allow the grappa to breathe but don’t overpower its delicate aromas with the scent of wood. When Priscilla’s sensory tests indicate that the grappa is ready to be bottled, distilled water is added to bring the aquavit to the exact alcoholic content. TASTING NOTES A grappa with an amber color and an intense and silky taste. The bouquet is distinct, with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, spices and tobacco, developed during the long period of aging in wood. Velvety and sensual, this grappa is the typical Tuscan “after dinner drink”.