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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $177.84
The Grappa di Barbaresco Rabajà’s uniqueness is rooted in the vineyards from which it is made. Rabajà is regarded...
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $31.03
Created from pomaces of Nebbiolo from Barolo. Its colour is rich amber, from aging for a minimum of four years in...
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $60.00
Created from pomaces of Nebbiolo from Barolo. Its colour is rich amber, from aging for a minimum of four years in...
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 7
Bottle: $70.80
Created from pomaces of Nebbiolo from Barolo. Its colour is rich amber, from aging for a minimum of four years in...
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $29.64
The aroma is complex with layers of hay, grass, and fresh flowers. The flavor profile is semisweet with grapey and...
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92
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $59.85
The aroma is complex with layers of hay, grass, and fresh flowers. The flavor profile is semisweet with grapey and...
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $66.31
This Grappa is made from the pomace of sangiovese from Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany. Clear in color, with a...
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $34.20
Clear white in color and intensely aromatic with an ample bouquet of roses, William pear, currant and elderflower....
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $64.80
Clear white in color and intensely aromatic with an ample bouquet of roses, William pear, currant and elderflower....
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Spirits
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $31.45
Clear as water. The aromas open up with stone fruits and freshly fermented grape must. The palate has pretty, almost...
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94
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Spirits
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $59.85
Clear as water. The aromas open up with stone fruits and freshly fermented grape must. The palate has pretty, almost...
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94
Spirits
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $23.60
6 bottles: $22.40
Nose: Generous, rich and characteristic. Palate: Full, rich and tannic with hints of flowers, fruits and spice...
Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $26.94
6 bottles: $26.40
A classic Grappa from Barolo produced from 100% Nebbiolo skins. It rests in oak barrels from two to five years to add...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $23.94 $25.20
Nose: Intense and round which is characteristic of the grape. Palate: Balanced and aromatic with hints of a mixture...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $22.42 $23.60
6 bottles: $22.40
Nose: Intense and round which is characteristic of the grape. Palate: Balanced and aromatic with hints of a special...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $37.24 $39.20
Aromatic and fruity, the grappa di Moscato brings to the mind the vineyard origins. Smooth, balanced and aromatic...
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Spirits
700ml
Bottle: $36.48 $38.40
It is bottled very young, demonstrating a conquest in through the pureness of perfumes and aromas and the sharp,...
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $300.28 $316.08
6 bottles: $280.00
Melon, green grapes, minerals and moonflower all come to mind when nosing this pristinely clear spirit. Honeydew and...
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98
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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $78.36 $82.48
6 bottles: $68.00
Ripe lilies and crisp candied apples assertively rise up from the glass of this extraordinary grappa. On the palate...
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95

Armagnac Grappa Petit Verdot

Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.

Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.

Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.

Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.


Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.