Grappa is a traditional Italian spirit made from the distillation of grape pomace (the solid remains of grapes, including skins, seeds, and stems) after the winemaking process. It is a distinctive, aromatic, and potent beverage that has deep roots in Italian culture, especially in the northern regions where winemaking is prevalent.
Vittorio Gianni Capovilla's formative years were spent as a Formula 3 racecar mechanic in Switzerland. Traveling through Austria and Germany he noticed that every winemaker and farmer had a homemade distillery. Fascinated by the process, he had an Austrian artisan build him a small copper ‘bain-marie’ (double boiler) alembic and started experimenting with home made grappa with the desire to create a product of high quality without using industrial machinery. After 10 years of trial and error and ‘pilgrimages’ to Europe’s best distillers, in 1988 he was granted permission to become an official distiller.
Italian laws allow for 20% added sugar and 3% of aromatic enhancers, but Capovilla distillates are rigorously unadulterated in order to preserve the true character of each fruit and grape varietals used. His distillates mature in stainless steel vats for at least two years before release, as he believes that, like wine, his products are very much alive and develop depth and complexity with time. -Importer's Notes
The Fior D’Arancio is made solely from Moscato grapes rather than the grape pomace which gives it a deeper aromatic and floral intensity. It reveals notes of citrus peel, orange blossom, honey and ripe yellow fruits on a background of fresh spring flowers with a long, persistent finish. It's an absolutely lovely distillate!
375ml