On the label: "For connoisseurs who know how to indulge in the slow pleasures of life."
Tasting Grappa Storica Nera
Produced at the Domenis 1898 Distillery
Origin: Friuli, Northeast Italy
Distilled grappa, obtained by distilling healthy pomace in discontinuous stills.
Artisanal tradition, using pomace from black grapes: Merlot, Cabernet, and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso.
Vintage: Not specified
Aging: One year in stainless steel tanks
Bottle size: 500ml
Alcohol by volume: 50%
Friuli Venezia Giulia, an autonomous region, borders the sea and the mountains. It lies between Slovenia and Austria, nestled among high mountains and the Adriatic Sea.
The Grappa Storica Nera from the Domenis 1898 Distillery is crafted by selecting fine grape pomace, which is then distilled using traditional methods to preserve the aromas and scents of the original grape varieties.
Systematic Tasting Technique for Distillates (WSET)
As with all distillates, a fine ring of small, oily tears (alcohol and glycerols) can be observed at the top of the glass.
Viscosity: SEMI-DENSE
I. Appearance
Clarity: Clear or clean – hazy or cloudy (any defects?)
CLEAR, NO DEFECTS
Intensity: Crystal clear – Pale – Medium – Deep – Opaque
Color: Colorless – Pale yellow – Gold – Amber – Brown – Pink – Red – Orange – Yellow – Green – Blue – Purple – Brown – Black
COLORLESS, CLEAR, BRILLIANT
Other: Milky (opalescent): slightly hazy – cloudy and opaque. Other: particles in suspension
NO
II. Nose
Condition: Clean – unpleasant (any defects?)
CLEAN, NO DEFECTS
Intensity: Neutral – Light – Medium (-) – Medium – Medium (+) – Pronounced – Aromatic
MEDIUM+
Characteristics: Raw material (fruity, cereal, tuber, etc.), process, oak, aging.
RAW MATERIAL: GRAPES, POMACE, SKINS
III. Palate
Sweetness: Dry – Off-dry – Medium – Sweet
DRY
Texture/other: Example: rough/coarse, smooth/silky, watery, broad, warm/hot. Example: bitter
WARM / HOT
Intensity: Neutral – Light – Medium (-) – Medium (+) – Pronounced
MEDIUM
Characteristics: Raw material (fruit, cereal, tuber, etc.), process, oak, aging.
GRAPES; DRIED HERBS, HINTS OF WHITE FRUITS; APPLE
Finish or length: Short – Medium (-) – Medium – Medium (+) – Long
MEDIUM-LONG PERSISTENCE
IV. Conclusions: Quality Assessment
Argument: Example: balance, finish or persistence, intensity, complexity, expressiveness.
Level: Faulty – Poor – Acceptable – Good – Very Good – Excellent or extraordinary
EXCELLENT!!!
Comment:
The grappa is very good. Honestly, I had never tried one at 50% ABV before. On the nose, the alcohol is pleasantly present; the 50% ABV is not overpowering. Notes of yeast, pomace, and subtle hints of fresh fruit are detectable, along with touches of dried herbs. On the palate, it enters warmly, with a medium-high alcohol intensity. Flavors of dried herbs dominate, with very faint hints of white fruits, such as apple. It has a long persistence and a finish that returns to dried herbs.
It’s worth noting that the distillation of this grappa begins with direct steam, producing an initial "raw" distillate of approximately 75% ABV. To reach 50%, water is added, followed by cold filtration, maintaining a temperature that ensures the preservation of aromatic components. Drink responsibly. Thanks Alvaro.
Until next time!
By Livio Pastorino Wagner
Sommelier, Specialist, and Pisco Taster
Registration: CRDO-PISCO 2020 RCO-034-2011
https://liviopastorino.com @elmagozurdo
February 2025
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