Grappa Stravecchia 'Sgnape dal Fogolar'

• Stravecchia grappa produced at Caffo Distilleria Friulia in Udine, Italy
• Distilled in a bain-marie alembic pot still wherein the grape skins are steam distilled
• Aged in oak casks for a minimum of 18 months
• An inviting nose of vanilla cream, quince, toasted barley, and cinnamon prime the palate for a warming embrace of baked apple, vanilla, and cherry, with freshly baked sourdough bread and dried straw lingering on the finish
• 45% ABV

In accordance with the G.I. for grappa, this Stravecchia, or Riserva, is produced in Italy using 100% Italian-grown grape pomace and is barrel aged at least 18 months. Enjoy this elegant spirit neat or with espresso as a caffé coretto.

Tasting Notes

Caffo Grappa Straveccchia ‘Sgnape dal Fogolar’ is an aged grappa produced at Caffo Distilleria Friulia in Udine, Italy. In accordance with the G.I. for grappa, this stravecchia-style grappa is produced in Italy using 100% Italian-grown grape pomace and is barrel aged at least 18 months. Distilled in a bain-marie alembic pot still wherin the grape skins are steam distilled, the time spent in barrel lends a warming embrace of confectionary baking spice. An inviting nose of vanilla cream, quince, toasted barley, and cinnamon prime the palate for notes of baked apple, vanilla, and cherry, with freshly baked sourdough and dried straw lingering on the finish. 45% ABV.

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