Nonino Il Merlot Grappa

Nonino Il Merlot is a single-varietal grappa from the Monovitigno range of the Nonino family in Friuli, distilled only from fresh Merlot pomace sourced from dedicated growing areas, so each year's output depends on that harvest. The pomace is fermented under vacuum in temperature-controlled stainless steel and distilled straight away in batches, with heads and tails removed, in the copper steam stills Nonino uses for all its grappas. The spirit then rests for six months to a year in stainless steel before bottling at 41% ABV in a 700ml bottle. Clear and bright, it is a soft, rounded grappa with a floral and stone-fruit character.

Tasting Notes: Crystalline, soft and round, with rose petals and cherry stones.

Nose: A fresh bouquet reminiscent of pressed grape must, with rose petal and cherry stone.

Palate: Soft and rounded, carrying the same floral and cherry-stone notes.

Serve: Serve at about 12°C in an open tulip-shaped glass, letting it rest a few minutes before tasting.