A new outfit for our aged grappas

5 September 2018    •    Stories

All our Grappa di Barolos aged 9, 12, 15 and 20 years have newly designed packaging. A tribute to the iconic products of the Marolo distillery. ...

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“Super” Spirits, The Most Powerful Distilled Alcohols In The World

5 July 2018    •    Stories

We usually talk about Grappa on this blog, but from time to time, we like to extend our stories to include ones from our surrounding world of liqueurs and distilled alcohols. We have already compared grappa to the most well-known aquavit, as well as...

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The grappa from Barolo Bussia is the spirit of the Langhe

26 June 2018    •    Stories

The Grappa di Barolo Bussia is made from the musts of Nebbiolo grapes harvested from the one of the most prestigious Mezioni in the Barolo appellation. Marolo produces two styles of grappa from this vineyard, one that is young and bright, rich in...

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The angels’ share and the devil’s cut

31 May 2018    •    Stories

Why is it that after decades of ageing, a cask full of grappa loses almost half its contents? We find out what’s meant by the “angels’ share” and the “devil’s cut” and, most importantly, how time - and climate - influence the ageing of...

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Grappa rectification: a question of head, heart (and tail)

30 April 2018    •    Stories

Rectification is the most crucial technical step in obtaining an artisanal grappa. The master distiller must skillfully adjust the temperatures of the still and the timing of distilling the pomace in order to separate out the substances that reduce...

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