Poli Amorosa di Dicembre Torcolato Grappa 50 cl 40%

Grapes hung to dry under a roof until December, as the sugar slowly concentrates and a noble mould leaves its mark. It is a laborious route to a grappa, but the result explains why Jacopo Poli still speaks fondly of his old mentor.

Expert description

Poli Amorosa di Dicembre Torcolato Grappa is an Italian Grappa at 40% from Poli Distillerie in Schiavon, Veneto, distilled from the marc of Vespaiolo grapes used for the sweet Breganze DOC wine Torcolato.

The partnership between Poli and the torcolato producers in Breganze dates back to 1984, when Jacopo Poli met winegrower Fausto Maculan and was allowed to collect the precious marc. The grapes, called "torcolati" after the twisted way they are bound, hang drying from the ceiling until December, letting water evaporate and sugar concentrate — often assisted by the noble rot botrytis cinerea.

After destemming and a carefully controlled fermentation of the sweet skins, the marc is distilled in small batches with a discontinuous copper still fitted with steam pots, yielding a spirit with complex, elegant aromas of raisins and dried fruit.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisins, prunes and dried apricots, rounded out by figs and dates in a full, sweet bouquet.

Palate

Round and full with a distinct sense of sweetness, supported by the same dried fruit character found on the nose.

Finish

Long and soft, with a lingering aftertaste of prunes and dates that fades slowly.

Specifications

Name: Poli Amorosa di Dicembre Torcolato Grappa
Distillery: Poli Distillerie
Region/Country: Veneto, Italy
Type: Italian Grappa
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 cl
Distillation method: Discontinuous copper still with steam pots
EAN no.: 8014115000291
Serving suggestion: 10-15°C in a tulip-shaped glass

Flavour profile

Raisins · Dried apricots · Prunes · Figs · Sweet

Did you know?

Torcolato grapes are traditionally bound into twisted braids — hence the name "torcolato" — and hang drying under the roof for several months, where the same botrytis mould known from Sauternes can develop new aromatic compounds in the skins.

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Frequently asked questions about Poli Amorosa di Dicembre Torcolato Grappa

What is Torcolato?

Torcolato is a sweet white wine from Breganze DOC in Veneto, made from dried Vespaiolo grapes.

Why is the grappa called "di Dicembre"?

Because the grapes hang drying from the ceiling until December, when the marc is finally ready for distillation.

Which grape variety is used?

Vespaiolo, the same grape the Torcolato wine is made from.

How should the grappa be served?

Best at 10-15°C in a tulip-shaped glass, ideally as a way to round off a meal.

What is botrytis cinerea?

A noble rot that, under the right conditions, concentrates sugar and creates new aromas in the grapes.

Who is Fausto Maculan?

A respected winegrower from Breganze whom Jacopo Poli met in 1984, and who introduced him to the torcolato marc.