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Grappa

Grappa is the crystalline, distilled liquid made from the juice of grape pomace (the remnants of wine grape pressings - crushed skins, pulp, and seeds).

Grappa presents an average ethyl alcohol content of 40-50% of its volume and can be identified by 300 chemical compounds. It is generally considered a digestive and therefore rapid alcohol absorption is weakened by the presence of food in the stomach. Grappa confers a moderate euphoria and is very relaxing. When consumed moderately, grappa is found to aid in stomach and pancreas processes, leading to its consumption after meals in Italy.

The term "grappa" refers to the distillate as produced in Italy. In other countries it is known as "brandy marc" or "distillate marc." In Italy the production of grappa is approximately 33 million bottles. This category includes Amorosa, (young grappas distilled from a single varietal in a single vintage), Po (aromatic grappas made with blended vintages of a single variety), and Sarpa (a grappa made from blended vintages of blended varietals).

Winebow carries these Grappas from Italy

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