Grappa Nonino Chardonnay in barriques Italy 70 cl 41%

Twelve months in oak is enough to turn a clear, fresh Chardonnay grappa into something quite different: golden, softer, with a depth the unaged version never had.

Expert description

Grappa Nonino Chardonnay in Barriques is an Italian Grappa distilled from fresh pomace of the Chardonnay grape, aged in barriques for a minimum of 12 months, and bottled at 41% ABV.

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. Grappas marked "invecchiata" at Nonino have all undergone a minimum of 12 months of natural ageing in barriques and small casks, under seal and ongoing control by the Italian customs authority.

The Chardonnay pomace is distilled in copper stills with head and tail cutting, then transferred to oak barrels where it matures with no colouring added. Bartender Simone Maion used this exact cask-aged Chardonnay grappa together with Amaro Nonino Quintessentia to create the cocktail "Nonino Fashion", an interpretation of the classic Old Fashioned.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft and refined, with golden apple and freshly baked bread, spiced with a touch of vanilla from the cask.

Palate

Smooth and sophisticated on the palate, with chocolate and freshly shelled almonds, carried by a juicy, mouth-filling structure.

Finish

The finish is long and refined, where the cask ageing clearly leaves its mark right to the very end.

Specifications

Name: Grappa Nonino Chardonnay in Barriques
Distillery: Nonino
Region/Country: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Type: Italian Grappa
ABV: 41%
Size: 70 cl
Cask type: Barriques
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: 100% distilled with artisanal method in copper stills
EAN no.: 8712838323023
Serving suggestion: At room temperature in a wide balloon glass

Flavour profile

Golden · Vanilla · Chocolate · Almond · Sophisticated

Did you know?

This cask-aged Chardonnay grappa features in the cocktail "Nonino Fashion", created by bartender Simone Maion as an Old Fashioned variation where the grappa meets the house's own Amaro Nonino Quintessentia.

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Frequently asked questions about Grappa Nonino Chardonnay in Barriques

What does "in barriques" mean?

It indicates that the grappa has rested in small oak casks, barriques, for a minimum of 12 months after distillation, giving it its golden colour and soft structure.

How does this grappa differ from Chardonnay Bianco?

Chardonnay Bianco is unaged and stays clear, while this version has spent time in cask and therefore carries vanilla, chocolate and almond notes along with a golden colour.

Is any colour added from the cask?

No, the golden colour comes solely from contact with the wood during ageing.

How is the grappa best served?

At room temperature in a wide balloon glass that lets the warmer, cask-driven aromas unfold.

Can the grappa be used in cocktails?

Yes, among others in "Nonino Fashion", an Old Fashioned variation combining the grappa with Amaro Nonino Quintessentia.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

Grappa does not develop further in the bottle, so an opened bottle stays in good condition for several years if kept dark and tightly sealed.