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Popular wisdom says that a grappa at the end of a meal aids in digestion. Although science cannot credit this hypothesis, it is true that a glass of the Italian spirit refreshes the mouth and invigorates the soul, especially after eating. This is...
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Vermouth is myth-making, the bottling of Italian drinking history. A symbol of the Belle Époque, when it was exported and imitated all over the world, it is going through a similar renaissance today. However, this is not the Vermouth of any place,...
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A grappa and chocolate pairing are pure pleasure with each sip. Few combinations are as pleasant and indulgent as grappa and chocolate. And even fewer still, are able to continuously entice you to sip and nibble. That is because the soft,...
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A cigar, if enjoyed slowly, can last up to four hours. Pairing it with the drink is a natural, almost spontaneous, act to enhance the experience to the sublime. How do you pair grappa and cigars? Are there rules or suggestions? Follow along and...
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What happens once grappa has been distilled? Let’s find out! We have often talked about pomace, alembics, and distillation techniques. Arguments, tools, and production processes that concern phases prior to the creation of grappa: the raw...
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