Grappa

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Published 1995

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An Italian eau de vie made from the lees of wine grapes after pressing. It is distilled throughout the hills and mountains of northern Italy and Tuscany, and home-made grappa is on offer in many restaurants in the Alps and Dolomites. It is now also available from the great wine-makers in all regions of Italy.

Grappa Giovane is a young grappa kept in stainless steel after distillation. It is clear in colour and concentrated in taste, retaining the grape characteristics.

Grappa Invecchiata is an aged grappa. Keeping it for years in wooden casks gives it an amber colour and makes it softer and smoother.

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