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The Nonino Distillery was established in 1897 by patriarch Orazio Nonino in the Friuli region of Italy. They’re responsible for some of the biggest revolutions in the Grappa industry - in the early 1970s Giannola Nonino began making Grappa from a single grape variety. In 1984 they also gained government approval to use the whole grape clusters, branded as ÙE (pronounced “Oo-ay”). Today their five artisanal distilleries are run by Benito and Giannola Nonino with their three daughters.
Il Merlot di Nonino Grappa is one varietal, meaning it’s obtained from 100% Merlot grapes. It’s distilled slowly to allow the evaporation and condensation of the volatile components responsible for the olfactory characteristics of the Grappa. It then rests for 6 months before being bottled.
Appearance / Colour
Chrystal clear, pure.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Of fresh cut hay, alfalfa (lucerne) and clover. Scents of rose petals and cherry stones.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Dry and grapy entry. Vinous, warm with complex herbaceous flavours and full bodied. At mid-palate, the flavour turns sweet and ripe.
Finish
Long finish, grapy and concentrated.
Comment
This one is more elegant than powerful. Allow it to rest in the glass for a few minutes to expose it to oxygen, best enjoyed after a delicious meal.
Serving Suggestions:
Dark Chocolates, Chocolate Lava Cakes
Chrystal clear, pure.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Of fresh cut hay, alfalfa (lucerne) and clover. Scents of rose petals and cherry stones.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Dry and grapy entry. Vinous, warm with complex herbaceous flavours and full bodied. At mid-palate, the flavour turns sweet and ripe.
Finish
Long finish, grapy and concentrated.
Comment
This one is more elegant than powerful. Allow it to rest in the glass for a few minutes to expose it to oxygen, best enjoyed after a delicious meal.
Serving Suggestions:
Dark Chocolates, Chocolate Lava Cakes
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il Merlot di Grappa
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Italian law requires winemakers to sell their pomace to grappa makers as a measure to battle moonshine operations. They say it works. Sfortunatamente!
Grappa can help digestion, so it's perfect after meals.
100 kg of moist, fresh pomace produces about 9 to 10 liters of Grappa.
Italian law requires winemakers to sell their pomace to Grappa makers; this is a measure that was taken to discourage moonshine operators from producing their own juice. Sfortunatamente.
Grappa is usually very high proof, above 40%, and has a somewhat justified reputation as firewater because, you know, it’s really alcoholic.
Italians add Grappa to espresso coffee to create a caffè corretto, meaning "corrected coffee". Incredibile.
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Dog Dogson's
Smartass corner
Italian law requires winemakers to sell their pomace to grappa makers as a measure to battle moonshine operations. They say it works. Sfortunatamente!
Grappa can help digestion, so it's perfect after meals.
100 kg of moist, fresh pomace produces about 9 to 10 liters of Grappa.
Italian law requires winemakers to sell their pomace to Grappa makers; this is a measure that was taken to discourage moonshine operators from producing their own juice. Sfortunatamente.
Grappa is usually very high proof, above 40%, and has a somewhat justified reputation as firewater because, you know, it’s really alcoholic.
Italians add Grappa to espresso coffee to create a caffè corretto, meaning "corrected coffee". Incredibile.
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