Marolo Grappa Di Barbaresco Doppio Fusto Italiy 50 cl 42%

Two different kinds of wood, one grappa. Doppio Fusto is Marolo's answer to what happens when Barbaresco's Nebbiolo grapes are left to mature slowly and thoroughly, instead of being bottled fresh and clear.

Expert description

Marolo Grappa Di Barbaresco Doppio Fusto is an Italian grappa distilled from the pomace of Nebbiolo grapes from Barbaresco in Piedmont and aged in two different types of wooden cask, bottled at 42% ABV in a 50 cl bottle.

"Doppio Fusto" means double cask, and the name reflects that the grappa has rested in both oak and cherry wood barrels. The two woods each contribute their own nuances, and the result is a deeply amber grappa with a far more layered character than the fresh, unaged expression of the same grape and district.

The style grows out of Marolo's ongoing interest in cask ageing, which the distillery has pursued since 1980, when it was among the first in Italy to let grappa rest in wood instead of only steel.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma is deep and amber-toned, with vanilla, almond and a hint of cocoa.

Palate

The palate is full and round, with a fresh fruitiness cutting through the warm cask notes.

Finish

The finish is harmonious and long, with a final trace of spice from the cherry wood.

Specifications

Name: Marolo Grappa Di Barbaresco Doppio Fusto
Distillery: Marolo
Region/Country: Piedmont, Italy
Type: Italian Grappa
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oak and cherry wood barrels
Serving suggestion: Serve as a digestif, ideally with dark chocolate or aged cheese

Flavour profile

Cask-driven · Amber · Complex · Rich · Warm

Did you know?

Every bottle of Doppio Fusto is sold in a hexagonal box, setting it physically apart from Marolo's other, more classically packaged grappas on the shelf.

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Frequently asked questions about Marolo Grappa Di Barbaresco Doppio Fusto

What does "Doppio Fusto" mean?

Doppio Fusto is Italian for "double cask". The name refers to the grappa having rested in two different types of wooden cask instead of just one.

Which two types of wood are used for the ageing?

The grappa is aged in both oak and cherry wood barrels, each of which contributes its own aromas to the finished spirit.

How does this grappa differ from an unaged Barbaresco grappa?

Where an unaged Barbaresco grappa is clear and focused on the grape's pure fruit, Doppio Fusto is amber-coloured and built around layered sweetness, vanilla and spice from the two cask types.

Which grape is behind the grappa?

The grappa is distilled from the pomace of Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco district of Piedmont.

What does this grappa pair well with?

Its cask-driven sweetness and spiced depth make it a natural match for dark chocolate or aged cheese after a meal.

Why does Marolo use two different cask types for one grappa?

It is part of the distillery's long-standing experimentation with cask ageing, where combining several types of wood gives more complex and layered aromas than a single cask can add on its own.