lo Chardonnay Aged 12 months in barriques

What is the characteristic of Nonino Chardonnay grappa aged 12 months?

Grappa is the oldest distillate in Northern Italy. The Nonino family, through traditional methods, makes it unique and magical in its kind.

It is obtained by distilling the solid part of the grape: the pomace.

If you are a lover of alcohol or want to amaze your friends and relatives, you cannot miss tasting this Italian distillate.

Raw materials: Selected and destemmed pomace, freshly harvested from Chardonnay grapes

Fermentation: In an anaerobic environment, in stainless steel vats, followed immediately by distillation to avoid further harmful fermentations

Distillation: Artisanal, discontinuous, with the cutting of the heads and tails, in particular copper steam stills, renewed by Benito Nonino. It occurs slowly to allow the aromas, correct evaporation and consequent condensation while maintaining the organoleptic characteristics of the vine intact.

Production: Linked to the vintage harvest

Natural ageing: 12 months in barriques in the owned cellars under seal, using 0% colorings

Alcohol content: 41%

Bottling: Transparent glass bottle with hand-colored bottom

Taste: Hints of chocolate and freshly shelled almonds

How to serve it: At room temperature, in a large balloon-type glass. Before tasting it, it must rest for a few minutes in the glass, this is because by oxygenating it completes itself, fully enhancing its flavor and smell.

Pairings: Perfect accompanied after lunch by a good cigar. Ideal combined with cheeses, foie gras, cured meats, chocolate, strudel, nougats and hazelnuts, baked desserts, cream and dried fruit base, baked fruit and caramelized fruit

Nose: Aroma of bread, vanilla and pastry

Color: Slightly amber

This tasty grappa boasts several awards, including: ''Spirit Bran/distillery of the year'' 2019, Leonardo ''Qualita d'Italia'' 2003, Ultimate Spirits Challenge ''Chairman's Trophy'' 2016