alc./vol: 45%
Proof: 90°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: 15 years
Product of:
Italy
Following an initial one year resting in stainless steel vats, this Riserva grappa is aged for 15 years in oak casks sourced from the same forest in Slavonia, Croatia, used by Nardini since it became the first distiller to market aged grappa some 70 years ago.
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 28/08/2018
Appearance:
Clear, mid amber.
Aroma:
Monofilament fishing line/pear drops, blackberries, overripe mango, succulent peach, vanilla, tobacco leaf, brazil nuts and Bakewell slice.
Taste:
Peach, green grape, green apple skin, black pepper, cinnamon, tobacco leaf, nutty oak and carob.
Aftertaste:
Nutty pencil shavings, sweet cinnamon and black pepper spice, green grape fruitiness.
Overall:
Beautifully balanced with fruit, spice and nutty tobacco woodiness in perfect harmony. Wonderfully characterful.
Difford's Guide Certification
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Product Information
Barcode UPC: 8 000513 201842
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Synthetic stopper
Product Reference Code: LD209D10
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Synthetic stopper
Product Reference Code: LD209D10
Raw Materials
Grapes
Composition
C02 injected? No
Wood maturation
Type of wood used for main maturation: New European Oak
Type of vessel used for main maturation: American Standard Barrel (ASB) 180 - 200 Ltrs
Type of wood used for additional maturation 'finishing': Other Oak Combination
Type of vessel used for main maturation: American Standard Barrel (ASB) 180 - 200 Ltrs
Type of wood used for additional maturation 'finishing': Other Oak Combination
Accreditation
Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Ovo-lacto vegetarian
Suitable for Vegans
Gluten free
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