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375ml
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$44.40
Floral nose. Waxy (candlewax, crayons), then spicy, fruity notes emerge, in particular raisin and plum, becomes more...
700ml
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$36.79
6 bottles:
$36.00
The nose is fragrant, delicate and harmonious. On the palate, this grappa is intense and complex, but with a smooth...
750ml
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$82.39
4 bottles:
$81.60
Complex profile with multiple nuances attributable to spicy and fruity notes with hints of vanilla, morello cherry...
700ml - Case of 4
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$82.50
Sweet oak and cereal on the nose. Enjoyably elegant on the palate, with rich nutty and floral notes. Richly textured...
500ml
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$28.99
12 bottles:
$28.42
A nutty and intense marsala with salty undertones to the dried fruit, such as figs and sultanas. Some nuttiness, too....
375ml
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$29.94
Grappa is unaged pomace brandy made from highly aromatic Finger Lakes grapes. We crush and ferment the entire grape...
750ml
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$15.49
12 bottles:
$15.19
Warm and round with an elegant background of dried fruit and raisins.
750ml
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$39.00
100% Nebbiolo; this pomace is from grapes that were pressed for Barolo, from Barolo and Monforte d’Alba. Aged for 6...
750ml
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$39.00
6 bottles:
$30.60
100% Nebbiolo from the Roero and Langhe. Flavored with an infusion of apricot wood for 2-3 months, then aged for 4-5...
750ml
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$32.50
12 bottles:
$31.85
Ripe with classic lemon oil and lemon curd aromatics without being tannic or heavy. This is lively and intense with...
700ml
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$57.59
6 bottles:
$56.80
This bright gold color grappa exudes delicious ripe pear, peach and honey aromas. On the palate it is mouth coating...
700ml
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$44.80
6 bottles:
$44.00
Like a rain refreshing the pine forest in summer. Aromatic Grappa, traditional bain-marie distilled. Its aroma...
750ml
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$42.70
The intriguing bouquet offers aromas that include leather, candle wax, flax and earthy scents of moss, grass, stone...
750ml
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$45.40
6 bottles:
$44.60
Made from a Moscato base, the nose mixes a distinctly fruity aroma that suggests fresh strawberries with a grassy...
375ml
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$54.53
$57.40
Graceful and light as “The Three Graces” sculpted by Antonio Canova. Young Grappa, flowing-steam distilled. Its...
700ml
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$34.40
Smells of ripe grapes, grape must and lead pencil in the initial whiffs; air contact stimulates baking spices, black...
700ml
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$44.80
6 bottles:
$44.00
Grappa patiently stored in the underground cellars of the Poli Distillery, flowing-steam distilled. Its aroma recalls...
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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.
Marsala is a well known fortified wine from Italy’s largest island, Sicily. A largely misunderstood and undervalued fortified wine, it is most commonly associated with its sweet variety - usually used as a cooking wine - although the finest dry Masalas are able to stand up to more revered, similar wines such as Sherry and Madeira. Marsala has been made in Sicily since the mid 18th century, and it grew wildly popular around Europe as sailors introduced it to port towns across the continent. Marsala wine has a beautiful set of flavors, most typically including apricot, tamarind, vanilla and tobacco, making it a delightfully intense treat when served as a sipping wine.
Marsala wine comes in several different varieties, and most of them are a world away from the sweet wines used in sauces and chicken dishes. Amber, golden and ruby versions of Masala are produced, from a range of different native grape varietals, and many of the finest are aged for over ten years to achieve a fascinating set of complex flavors and a remarkably smooth finish. It is usually made from the Grillo, Inzolia, Damaschino and Catarratto white grapes, although the ruby Masala wines uses typical Sicilian red varietals such as Nero d’Avola and Calabrese, among others.