Grappa di Lugana

Type of product
Lugana Grappa.

Area of origin
The Lugana zone, south of Lake Garda.

Exposure and soil
Flat land, with soil that is a mix of mainly clay with some limestone, rich in mineral salts.

Raw materials
100% Turbiana grape pomace.

Procedure
After the Trebbiano di Lugana (Turbiana) grapes have been pressed, they are stored in an anaerobic environment so that they can be distilled.

Distillation
Distillation takes place in small, discontinuous, steam-heated copper alembics, according to ancient tradition. With this procedure the heads and tails are eliminated and only the heart of the distillate is used.

Maturation
Once distillation is complete, the grappa that has been obtained is kept in stainless steel tanks for at least one year.

Bottling
It is then bottled on several occasions between February and December of the year following the grape harvest. It is released onto the market after 2-3 months in bottle.

Alcohol
45% vol.

Characteristics
This is a high-quality grappa: it displays the finest characteristics of the grappas from the Lugana zone. On the nose one finds scents of banana, hazelnuts, sage, and hints of elderflower. Its flavour is gentle and refined; it is not aggressive on the palate, but rather conquers it with delicacy. It is a grappa to ponder over and is also ideal for important tasting occasions. It makes a splendid digestif after meals that include red meat.

Serving temperature
12°-14°C

Distiller
Distillerie Peroni