Grappa Nonino Chardonnay Bianco Italy 70 cl 41%

The Chardonnay grape can become both a full-bodied, oak-aged wine and a completely pure, clear grappa. Here it stands alone, without any wood involved, showing only its own aroma.

Expert description

Grappa Nonino Chardonnay Bianco is an Italian Grappa distilled from fresh pomace of the Chardonnay grape and bottled at 41% ABV without any cask ageing.

The Nonino family has distilled in Percoto in Friuli-Venezia Giulia since 1897 and invented single-varietal grappa in 1973, when Benito and Giannola Nonino distilled the pomace of a single grape variety on its own for the first time. The same principle applies to the house's Chardonnay: the pomace is distilled entirely on its own, separate from the family's other grape varieties, so its character is preserved intact.

The pomace is collected fresh and soft from selected vineyards and ferments under vacuum in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature immediately after pressing. After distillation in copper stills with head and tail cutting, the grappa rests for six months to a year in stainless steel, with no contact with wood, before bottling with no colour added, hence the name "Bianco".

Tasting notes

Nose

Clean and light, with a touch of golden apple and pear, backed by a faint floral finesse.

Palate

Fresh and refined on the palate, with a touch of citrus peel, white flower and a light, almond-like hint at the back of the mouth.

Finish

The finish is short, dry and refreshing, with no vanilla or spice, as the grappa has never met wood.

Specifications

Name: Grappa Nonino Chardonnay Bianco
Distillery: Nonino
Region/Country: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Type: Italian Grappa
ABV: 41%
Size: 70 cl
Distillation method: 100% distilled with artisanal method in copper stills
Serving suggestion: At about 12°C in a closed tulip glass

Flavour profile

Clean · Golden apple · Citrus peel · White flower · Fresh

Did you know?

Nonino runs five of its own distilleries with 60 copper stills between them, running around the clock during the harvest so the pomace can be distilled while it is still completely fresh.

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Frequently asked questions about Grappa Nonino Chardonnay Bianco

What does "Bianco" mean in the name?

Bianco means "white" and here indicates that the grappa is not cask-aged and therefore stays completely clear, unlike the house's cask-aged Chardonnay expression.

Which grape is the grappa made from?

It is distilled solely from the pomace of the Chardonnay grape.

How does it differ from a cask-aged Chardonnay grappa?

Without contact with wood, this expression preserves the grape's pure, fresh character, while a cask-aged version adds vanilla, spice and a golden colour from the wood.

How is the grappa best served?

At around 12°C in a closed tulip glass that lets the delicate aromas unfold.

Can the grappa be used in cocktails?

Yes, its clean, fresh character makes it well suited as a base for light, citrus-driven cocktails.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

As a spirit with no cask ageing in the bottle, an opened bottle stays in good condition for several years if kept dark and tightly sealed.