Nonino Grappa Riserva Antica Cuvee
Nonino Grappa Riserva Antica Cuvee
Nonino Grappa Riserva Antica Cuvee is a prestigious and exceptional Italian grappa crafted by the renowned Nonino Distillery. This particular grappa represents the pinnacle of Nonino's expertise in distillation and aging. It is a true embodiment of the Italian art of grappa-making, showcasing the rich history and tradition of the Nonino family.
Made from carefully selected and ripe grape pomace, this grappa is a blend of grape varieties, each contributing its unique character to the final product. It undergoes a patient and meticulous aging process in small French oak barrels, which imparts complexity and depth to the spirit. The result is a grappa that exudes elegance, refinement, and a profound respect for the raw materials used.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the person who likes to linger at the table after dinner, this amber grappa from the Nonino Distillery in Friuli makes a thoughtful, distinctly Italian gift. It is distilled from carefully selected grape pomace drawn from a blend of grape varieties, then rested in small French oak barrels, which gives it a depth many people don't expect from grappa. The nose opens with dried fruit, honey, and vanilla, edged with toasted oak and a delicate floral note. On the palate, ripe pear and apricot meet caramelized sugar, cinnamon, and a subtle nuttiness, before a long finish of oak, dark chocolate, and exotic spice. It suits a host who loves Italian cooking, a colleague celebrating a promotion, or a friend who enjoys aged brandies and wants to explore something new. Suggest they pour it neat at room temperature in a tulip glass after a long meal, or set it out with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and a square of dark chocolate for an easy, generous evening.
Pairs well with
- Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano — The salty, savory depth of aged cheese draws out the grappa's pear, apricot, and nutty notes.
- High-cocoa dark chocolate — Dark chocolate offers a sweet contrast that echoes the dark chocolate and oak on the long finish.
- Italian dinner party housewarming — Its honeyed dried fruit and warm cinnamon make it a natural closing pour for a host's first long dinner in a new home.
Questions about this bottle
What is this grappa made from?
It is made from carefully selected, ripe grape pomace, the skins and seeds left after winemaking. Nonino blends pomace from several grape varieties, with each one contributing its own character to the finished spirit.
What does Nonino Grappa Riserva Antica Cuvee taste like?
Expect dried fruit, honey, and vanilla on the nose with toasted oak and a floral hint. The palate brings ripe pear, apricot, caramelized sugar, cinnamon, and a subtle nuttiness, followed by a long finish of oak, dark chocolate, and exotic spices.
Why is it amber rather than clear?
Its amber hue comes from a long maturation in small French oak barrels. That oak aging also adds the vanilla, toasted oak, and spice notes that set it apart from unaged, clear grappas.
How should the recipient drink it?
It is best sipped neat at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, or over a few ice cubes to soften its intensity. It works well as an after-dinner digestif and can also anchor a Grappa Sour or Grappa Old Fashioned.
