Grappa

Arianna Occhipinti: "The skins of the Frappato are thick and fragrant, which is why I thought of a grappa made from this grape. The rest is the careful work of Giovanni La Fauci, master distiller in Valdina, Messina."

The selected marc for this crystal clear grappa comes from Frappato di Vittoria grapes from the Contrada Fossa di Lupo. Precise on the nose with floral-spicy notes. Aristocratic on the palate with a full-bodied confirmation of the aromas. SUPERIORE.DE

Pleasantly fruity bouquet with fine cherry notes, clearly structured and powerful on the palate with a beautiful finish of herbs and almonds. SUPERIORE.DE

From Brancaia's marc of the best Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes of a vintage, the famous Distillerie Berta produces this fine grappa, aged for 12 months in barriques. Light amber, immensely soft and creamy on the palate with a nutty finish found only in the finest cognacs. SUPERIORE.DE

The Bolognas - Barbera pioneers from Piedmont - have their Grappa Invecchiata di Bricco dell'Uccellone produced every year by the famous Distelleria Berta. Obtained from the marc of the Bricco dell'Uccellone, distilled according to the classic, discontinuous method by the Berta grappa dynasty in Mombaruzzo, Piedmont, matured in those wooden barrels in which the coveted and avant-garde Barbera wine was previously aged. Only about 4,000 bottles of this noble distillate are produced.

Delicate golden, impressive colour. Elegantly revealing the essence of Bricco dell'Uccellone, it beautifully reflects the DNA of Barbera. SUPERIORE.DE

The famous Romano Levi distillery was bought by an old friend of Levi and an investor from the town of Neive after his death (1 May 2010). Their aim is to maintain the tradition, art and spirit of Romano Levi in Neive. Today, the old distillery has been completely renovated and converted into a museum. The new owners continue to use the old Levi still. The technology and the barrels, however, are new in order to produce a higher quality, more sophisticated grappa.

From Romano Levi's huge legacy of hand-painted labels, we have now been able to select some of the most interesting graphics, which - reproduced in high quality - are available exclusively from us.

"Grappa della donna selvatica che scavalica le colline" (Grappa of the wild woman who conquers the hills)

The fresh, must-soaked marc is compressed in underground pits immediately after delivery in order to naturally extract all the aromas and flavours of the grape. Distillation takes place exclusively in the months of March and April using the discontinuous method on direct fire and the very special characteristics perfected by Levi. The wine is then matured in Liters barriques. SUPERIORE.DE

Antica Cuvée - here in the high alcoholic dosage form "Cask Strength" - is a fine, very aromatic Riserva. Nonino uses the traditional still for distillation. The inviting clear amber colour is the result of storage in small barrels. A very special note is given to the cuvée by the small but essential addition of young grappa, which has matured for a year in Limousin barriques. Fruity, warm, velvety and long-lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

Exquisite brandy with a powerful, nutty aroma, underpinned by fine toasted aromas. Deep and spicy with a lush structure, soft and warm from the onset to the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The 30th vintage grappa is here: Amber-coloured in the glass like warm, shiny gold. The bouquet is delicately spiced with cedar wood, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa and coffee, as well as delicate notes of candied fruit, a little honey and a fragrant, sweet hint of jasmine. Powerful on the palate, structured with a soft fullness; fine varietal fruit and herbal aromas blend very elegantly with warm spicy barrique notes, with a long final with a hint of aniseed and liquorice - a truly majestic grappa! SUPERIORE.DE

The brilliantly clear Grappa Cru Monovitigno Pignolo was produced in very limited quantities and bottled in 150 numbered decanters with a vintage label, exclusively available only at SUPERIORE.DE It is a single-varietal grappa made from marc of the rare Pignolo grape from the Nonino vineyard in Buttrio in Friuli. It is rich, elegant and velvety smooth with a pronounced wild berry flavour.

With "Cru Monovitigno Pignolo", the Noninos are taking part in the "Omaggio a Venezia" project, an initiative involving prestigious Italian brand producers such as Alessi, Loro Piana, Missoni, Tod's, Trussardi and others. "Omaggio a Venezia" aims to help the city fathers of Venice to preserve the artistic and architectural heritage, this unique and unmistakable style of Venice.

Part of the proceeds from the sale will be given to the city of Venice for the restoration of the 17th century "Camerino degli Stucchi" in the Ca'Rezzonico Museum. SUPERIORE.DE

Amber-coloured grappa made from the marc of selected grapes from Friuli with an ageing period of eight years in small barrels of various woods. Soft, elegant bouquet, complex, velvety and persistent on the palate. We discover fruity and floral notes, vanilla and almonds, dried fruit and grapes. Serve this fine Riserva at room temperature in balloon-shaped glasses and allow the distillate to rest in the glass for a few minutes to allow the flavours to come into their own in full harmony. No added colourings. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light amber with golden reflections. Intense and aromatic on the nose with notes of apricot, cherry, plum, chocolate and spices. Rich and elegant on the palate, with a very long finish." Falstaff

"Grappa della Donna con Fiori"
(Grappa of the woman with the flowers)

Romano Levi: "Grappa distilled by unsuspecting people "

The fresh marc, saturated with must, is compressed immediately after delivery in underground pits in order to extract all the aromas and flavours of the grape in a natural way. Distillation takes place exclusively in the months of March and April using the discontinuous method on direct fire and the very special characteristics perfected by Levi. This is followed by maturation in 700-litre barrels. SUPERIORE.DE

Aristocratic! The whole world regards Picolit as "la Regina delle Grappe" due to its character, harmony and the emotions it evokes with every sip. Pure and crystalline, its nose is reminiscent of full honeycombs, acacia flowers, ripe quinces, fresh Moscato and freshly picked figs. In the mouth, the sensations of the nose are confirmed with the additional flavour of bread crust. Very persistent aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Bottled by hand in hand-blown bottles with silver stoppers. The fill level may vary as each bottle is unique.

"... with a hint of delicate grape perfume; the middle nosing passages offer elegant but deceptively powerful flavours of grapes, tropical fruits (especially pineapple) and marc; the final nosing shows the multi-layered, concentrated and focused aromatic characteristics of great grappas, while the grapeiness harmonises with the alcohol ... a textbook grappa flavour that is unlike anything I have experienced before ..." Paul Pacult

"Typical spiciness on the nose, coffee and cocoa, forest floor, grassy and pine-needled, vinous, compact, but rather restrained. Resinous on the palate, very spicy, transparent, consistent, very dry, the alcohol very well integrated, coffee on the finish; an athlete." Falstaff

"A single varietal grappa made from Picolit grapes, this is clear in the glass and has a delicate floral aroma. The palate opens with zesty lemon peel, leading into white blossoms and a long finish lifted by white pepper and a faint hint of cherry." Wine Enthusiast

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Affina Riserva Rovere is a limited selection aged for eight years in small oak barrels of different origins. This unique combination of flavours is presented in a teardrop-shaped blown bottle with an oak stopper and in a beautifully crafted oak box with a plexiglass cover.

Explosive, varied, very pleasant fragrance, rich in aromas and powerful on the palate. Long and of great refinement. SUPERIORE.DE

Affina Riserva Ciliegio is a limited selection aged for ten years in small cherry wood barrels of various origins. This unique combination of flavours is presented in a teardrop-shaped blown bottle with a cherry wood stopper and in a beautifully crafted cherry wood box with a plexiglass cover.

Finest distillate, elegant in aroma, round and delicate in taste. complex structure with incredible softness and of great personality. SUPERIORE.DE

Affina Riserva Acacia is a limited selection aged for eight years in small barrels made of acacia wood of various origins. This unique combination of flavours is presented in a teardrop-shaped blown bottle with an acacia wood stopper and in a beautifully crafted acacia wood box with a plexiglass cover.

Full, very aromatic bouquet. Complex on the palate, wonderfully soft and rich in structure. SUPERIORE.DE

Nonino's great Grappa Picolit Gran Riserva matures sealed and supervised by the Italian customs and monopoly authority for 10 years in former Sauternes barriques in the distillery's maturation cellars.

Rare, elegant and precious. The wood of the barrels preloaded with Sauternes forms a harmonious whole with the notes of the Picolit grape, which smell of honey, spices, chocolate and candied fruits and convey a feeling of purity. Seductive, flavourful notes on the final.

Ball bottle made of crystal glass, with 24-carat gold screen printing, closure made of cork and metal with 24-carat gold plating. Only 1,139 ball bottles go on sale. Without added colouring. SUPERIORE.DE