In the hills south of San Gimignano, among old vines and olive trees, a family that has tended this land since the 1970s distils this grappa. A quiet, lesser-known acquaintance from Tuscany.
Expert description
Grappa Poderi del Paradiso is an Italian Grappa from Tuscany, bottled at 41% ABV.
The producer is the family-run Poderi del Paradiso estate, which has farmed its vineyard south of San Gimignano since 1973. The Cetti family grows around 30 hectares of vines organically and is best known for its white wines from the vernaccia grape, but the estate's range also includes a grappa, distilled from pomace left over from its own harvest.
Poderi del Paradiso is one of the lesser-known names among Tuscan grappa producers, and the bottle carries the mark of small-scale craft rather than large-scale distillation.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is light and grapey, with a touch of flowers and a dry, mineral undertone.
Palate
The palate is robust and rustic, with clear alcohol warmth and a fruity core reminiscent of the vernaccia grape's tart character.
Finish
The finish is dry and fairly short, with a last hint of almond.
Specifications
Name: Grappa Poderi del Paradiso
Distillery: Poderi del Paradiso
Region/Country: Tuscany, Italy
Type: Italian Grappa
ABV: 41%
Size: 70 cl
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled as a digestif after a meal
Flavour profile
Rustic · Grapey · Dry · Mineral · Robust
Did you know?
Did you know that San Gimignano, home to Poderi del Paradiso, is famous for its medieval towers and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while sitting right in the middle of one of Tuscany's oldest wine areas?
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