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Grappa

Grappa is the legal Italian name given to the distilled spirits obtained through the distillation of the pomace of pressed grapes (skins, seeds, and a small quantity of pulp, must, and wine). It is a brandy unique to its kind. The basic difference is that Grappa is obtained by distilling the pomace with boiling water and the extraction of alcohol present in it through a flow of hot steam. Other brandies or Eau-de-Vie are obtained with the distillation of washing waters of the pomace.

There are two distillation methods. The first, a continuous distillation, finds its application in the industrial production of grappa. The second, a discontinuous distillation, is used by small distillers. The second method used by most of the Master Grappaioli implies constant attention to the process of distillation. The grappa maker continuously corrects the trend of distillation by an ever-changing manual ability determined by the characteristic and type of pomace put in the boiler. The effect of the discontinuous system is to allow for a slow distillation and an accurate fractioning of the boiling liquid. Paolo Marolo, Jacopo Poli, and Nonino are considered Master Grappaioli.

Grappa can be aged or not aged. Clear grappa is not aged. It can also be fruit infused with different flavors.

Uva is very similar to grappa but is made from whole grapes and is considered an immature grape brandy.

Many other grappas are available and can be brought into the store for special orders.

Unless specified otherwise all bottles are 750mL.

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