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...
We continue our glossary of grappa (the first part is here), a reference tool which we hope will help readers of our blog to find their way in the complex and fascinating world of grappa....
The history of the alembic begins with the techniques of distillation, a highly advanced system of boiling for “extraction.” The raw ingredients, which are heated to the right temperature via water vapor, release their essential oils, aromas,...
Valentine's Day It’s not just love for wine, tajarin, and genuine, slow food that runs through the veins of the Piedmontese. We traditionally have very “sweet” blood, which comes from a long history of mastery in the art of...
A mini-guide to how different countries around the world say “cheers” (because “cin-cin” in Japan and Italy are two totally different things)! Have you ever asked yourself why we toast with alcoholic beverages and never with water?...
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