Grappa Luce Invecchiata 500ml FRESCOBALDI

Aged Grappa
It exhibits a brilliant golden texture, with reflections of straw and silver,
of exceptional clarity.

The nose opens with notes of fruitcake, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey, evolving into
and honey, which evolve into aromas of tropical cooked fruit (banana
pineapple) and cream/vanilla, for a bouquet of great class.
In the mouth, the initial approach is severe, concentrated, reminiscent of sherry,
sherry, honey and moderately spicy; the palate expands to touch baked
baked fruit (nectarines), cloves, plums, black raisins,
plums and black raisins. On the finish, it reveals great fi neity and
aromatic complexity.

Ideal at the end of the meal, it elegantly accompanies bitter chocolate.
chocolate.

TYPE OF GRAPE: Sangiovese and Merlot grapes cultivated for the production of Luce.
TIME OF DISTILLATION: The marc of Merlot and Sangiovese ferment for a long time with their must.
must, so distillation takes place as soon as they reach the distillery in October.
October.
DISTILLATION: The Poli Distillery still is one of the oldest stills still in use:
It is composed of cauldrons made entirely of copper, as in the past.
The marc is heated with fl uent steam and the processing method is artisanal (discontinuous cycle).
and the processing method is artisanal (discontinuous cycle).
and distilled - the so-called 'crush' is made; after about three hours, once the raw
three hours after the raw material has been used up, the cauldrons are unloaded and
The cauldrons are filled again with fresh grape pomace, ready for another crush.
AGING: Elevated in 225-litre Allier barriques for three years.
STORAGE: Store away from light in a cool, dry place. We recommend
serve the distillate in a tulip-shaped glass at a temperature of 18-20° C.