I sat down with a glass of grappa to start writing about this popular Italian drink. Often nicknamed "firewater," Grappa is made from pomace (discarded grape seeds, stems, and skins) and mostly ...

Grappa is a type of spirit that belongs in the category of pomace brandy. It is called a brandy since it is derived from grapes and is distilled to an alcoholic strength by volume (ABV) of 86% or less ...

Whether you're sipping a grappa neat or incorporating it into cocktails, learn why this brandy belongs on your bar cart. piola666 / Getty Images One of the signature features of Italy’s famous la ...

Grappa is an Italian brandy, distilled from the remnants of grapes pressed into wine, in a centuries-old practice that ensures no part of the fruit is wasted. It’s an example of repurposing and ...

This blog is called Wine Bytes and I know I am supposed to talk about wine but for the moment we will take a small diversion and I hope you will enjoy this detour and comment either way on the post.

Nonino’s latest release elevates humble grappa to liquid art. The grappa prized among connoisseurs—powerful yet elegant, and alive with the essence of fine Nebbiolo or Moscato—has a brief history, as ...

NOGAREDO, Italy (Reuters) - For more than 150 years, Italian grappa has been popular as a cheap and strong drink for poor men trying to chase away the hardships of daily life. But as the thirst for ...

Before the cocktail craze, before the tequila and mescal craze, there was the grappa craze. Bars and primarily Italian restaurants routinely stocked dozens of high-priced bottles. Some bore the label ...

(ANSA) - Rome, May 31 – Italian grappa exports jumped 15% last year, led by soaring demand in Asia, even as the domestic market for the traditional alcoholic drink slumped, according to figures ...