GAJA Grappa Brunello RENNINA Pieve di Restituta 50 cl. 45%

Made on the pomace of Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello) grapes from the Pieve San Restituta estate in Montalcino, which has been used for the wine Rennina. This grappa is made on an old copper apparatus, which still uses the water bath system and not direct fire. The color is brilliant and the scent is very charming and delicate. In the taste, it has a good structure but is also very aromatic, with nuances of wild flowers. It has excellent concentration with notes of pepper at the end.

Characteristics: light grappa, with friendly, floral, delicate hints and feminine characteristics. Its rich structure reflects the aromatic component with deep floral notes. Excellent concentration, with a slightly peppery finish.

The grappas Gaja, Ca’Marcanda and Pieve Santa Restituta are produced at the Distilleria Cooperativa del Barbaresco, founded in 1980. They are produced by the distillation of fresh press residues: the distillation period begins around mid-September and ends in November. After fermentation, the pomace, still soft and juicy, is prepared for distillation, which takes place slowly using a discontinuous copper still, which works under vacuum, allows operation at a temperature lower than 70 degrees Celsius, and preserves the fragrance and aroma of the distillate . aromas. This results in a distillate with an alcohol content varying between 70 and 75% vol., which before bottling is diluted with distilled water until the alcohol content is brought to that indicated on the label. This results in a white grappa with a strong, broad, juicy and satisfying taste. Another part of the production is destined for careful refinement in small wooden casks with a capacity of 225 liters for about a year: subsequently, distilled water is added to this product until the alcohol content indicated on the label is reached. This aging process gives the final product an amber color and a softer, rounder, harmonious and persistent taste.