Grappa Luce Invecchiata...
Aged Grappa<br />It exhibits a brilliant golden texture, with reflections of straw and silver,<br />of exceptional clarity.<br /><br />The nose opens with notes of fruitcake, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey, evolving into<br />and honey, which evolve into aromas of tropical cooked fruit (banana<br />pineapple) and cream/vanilla, for a bouquet of great class.<br />In the mouth, the initial approach is severe, concentrated, reminiscent of sherry,<br />sherry, honey and moderately spicy; the palate expands to touch baked<br />baked fruit (nectarines), cloves, plums, black raisins,<br />plums and black raisins. On the finish, it reveals great fi neity and<br />aromatic complexity.<br /><br />Ideal at the end of the meal, it elegantly accompanies bitter chocolate.<br />chocolate.<br /><br />TYPE OF GRAPE: Sangiovese and Merlot grapes cultivated for the production of Luce.<br />TIME OF DISTILLATION: The marc of Merlot and Sangiovese ferment for a long time with their must.<br />must, so distillation takes place as soon as they reach the distillery in October.<br />October.<br />DISTILLATION: The Poli Distillery still is one of the oldest stills still in use:<br />It is composed of cauldrons made entirely of copper, as in the past.<br />The marc is heated with fl uent steam and the processing method is artisanal (discontinuous cycle).<br />and the processing method is artisanal (discontinuous cycle).<br />and distilled - the so-called 'crush' is made; after about three hours, once the raw<br />three hours after the raw material has been used up, the cauldrons are unloaded and<br />The cauldrons are filled again with fresh grape pomace, ready for another crush.<br />AGING: Elevated in 225-litre Allier barriques for three years.<br />STORAGE: Store away from light in a cool, dry place. We recommend<br />serve the distillate in a tulip-shaped glass at a temperature of 18-20° C.<br />
Price
€53.60
