Grappa Bijoux di Lacrima
The Grappa produced at Antica Cantina Sant Amico is a mono-varietal using only the finest Lacrima di Morro D’Abla grape vinaccia due to its characteristic and unique flavours that permeate within the Grappa upon distillation.
Grappa shares a very strong connection to Italy’s heritage and has been part of our winery’s foundations since it first established in 1850. The distillation process is an ancient practice that can be traced back to 1st Century AD through the practices performed in Eygpt to first historically references to the technology making its way to Italy in 13-1400’s most likely by route of Crusades. It is a fascinating tale of innovation that has moved from equipment used in early distillation methods in the 1600’s all the way to present day innovations including the use of steam and vaccums to further refine the flavours from the grape varietal that is used.
Characteristics
Grape Variety – 100% vinacci of Lacrima di Morro D’Alba
Colour – Pale Amber
Bouquet – Embodies the detailed accents of the Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba wine with a subtle presence and aromatic herbs and undertones of soft mint.
Taste – Carries to the palate the defining aromatics of the mono-variatal Lacrima di Morro D’Alba grape highlighting the tannic structure, and charming essence of it’s wild fruits and subtle floral nuances within the composition of its flavour.
Alcohol - 12.5%
Spirit Pairing
Whilst primarily placed to serve as a digestif at the end of a meal, our grappa (bijoux di lacrima) also works well as a cooking ingredient to add something new to the palette as well as being a versatile and diverse essential for cocktails and long drinks. Below is a list of principle serving suggestions we recommend accompanying this spirit:
- Forest Fruit and Grappa Trifle with Mascarpone and vanilla cream
- Apple cooked in grappa topped with butter cream sauce
- Grappa and Lemoncello cocktail with squeezed lemon juice served with a slither of lemon peel
