BOTTEGA
Exquisite Premium Grappa Alexander
$61.75
About this winery
Bottega is a family company located in Bibano, Treviso (45 km north of Venice) that produces and distributes typical Italian premium quality beverages and food products to a global market. Bottega is a third-generation business and today it is led by Barbara, Sandro, and Stefano Bottega. The headquarters are located in a 19th century farmhouse, renovated to preserve the original architectural and environmental characteristics, and surrounded by 10 hectares of vineyards. The group also manages a...
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Product notes
Production takes place in three distillation phases set at different temperatures in traditional copper alembics which allow for under-vacuum distillation (greater protection of aromas) and in which bain-marie heating occurs (an indirect system which is more delicate). This process preserves the aromatic fullness and fragrance of the original grape. It is then aged for 18 months in oak casks made using extremely traditional methods: the freshly cut wood is allowed to dry outdoors for at least 24 months and during this time the water contained in the wood is lost and the more astringent tannins are removed. The staves are cut and assembled and then thoroughly toasted. Oxygen passes through the staves and substances are released from the wood during the aging process in these casks, leading to an enhancement of the sensory profile and the personality of the distillate which also takes on its typical amber color.
Tasting notes
Warm amber hue. It has an intense elegant nose with fruity spicy hints, ranging from the scent of dried fruit (especially raisin) to vanilla notes and even sweet spices. It delights the palate with extremely lively aromatics and complex sensations due to the fine woods used in its making, striking a perfect balance with the olfactory notes.