Distilleria Bottega Grappa - Noble Estates Wines & Spirits

Distilleria Bottega produces a range of smooth grappas and grappa-based products. They also have a new line of organic foods.

Bottega Club Grappa

Produced using the marcs (skins and pulp of grapes that have already been pressed to make wine) of Pinot, Tocai, Verazzo and Prosecco grapes grown in the Veneto region. These marcs are placed in vats to ferment at a controlled temperature for 8-15 days, converting the marcs' sugar into alcohol. It is distilled using a steam batch method.

The resulting grappa matures in vats for at least three months to improve the smoothness and balance. Before bottling, de-mineralised water is added and the grappa subjected to cold filtration to separate the fine and “oily” parts.

LCBO # 478156 $29.50

Tasting- A clear, colourless grappa with forward flavours of fresh fruit and flowers on the nose. Smooth, fresh and slightly crisp on the palate.

Serving- Serve chilled in brandy or shooter glasses to accompany biscotti or coffee.

Gianduia Crema Cioccolato Gianduia E Grappa

This cream liqueur is produced by mixing Grappa with liquid Gianduia Chocolate, milk and fresh cream. It belongs to the old liqueur tradition from Piemonte made with hazelnuts.

LCBO # 0600379 $29.95

Tasting- Sweet and it is characterized by a moderate alcohol content that makes it very smooth.

Serving- Serve hot, pour over ice or ice cream, on cakes, on strawberries, on fruit salad.