Tenuta Iuzzolini Grappa Paternum Barricata

Tenuta Iuzzolini Grappa Paternum Barricata is a barrel-aged grappa from a family estate in Calabria, in southern Italy. It is distilled from the fresh pomace of 100% Magliocco grapes, the variety used for the estate's Paternum IGT Calabria red wine, grown on white clay at 200 to 300 metres at Motta in Carfizzi, in the province of Crotone. Distillation takes place in a traditional copper alembic heated by bain-marie, after which the grappa spends twelve months in French oak barriques and two months in bottle. The oak gives it an elegant amber colour and toasty, vanilla-scented depth. Bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle.

Nose: Intense toasted and vanilla notes from the French oak.

Palate: Smooth, round and full, soft and velvety, with a gentle sweetness and notes of the original grape.

Serve: At room temperature in a large balloon glass.