The alphabet was invented in 1800 BC, while ancient mortar came one millennium earlier: these two elements mark the dawn of civilization. The alembic still? It was known in Central Europe 6,000 years ago and was already used in Mesopotamia in 3500...
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In this blog we mainly talk about Grappa, but, from time to time, we like to extend our interests to the world of spirits and liqueurs. After having talked about the most alcoholic spirits in the world, this time we are dealing with "ancient...
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Distillates, particularly those from the Anglo-Saxon tradition, have always been widely present in books and movies, especially in thrillers and spy stories....
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Pomace, fire and… wood: these are the key elements that make up grappa....
readAcqua vitae, the "water of life". Or even aqua ardens, or "burning water:" how the Catalan alchemist, Arnoldo da Villanova (1235-1311), defined the first hydroalcoholic beverages, that is, fruit distilled by maceration in alcohol and water....
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