Ridolfi Grappa di Brunello di Montalcino 50cl 42%

Profile Overview

• Producer: Ridolfi

• Product: Grappa di Brunello di Montalcino (50 cl, 42% ABV)

• Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

• Raw Material: 100% Sangiovese Grosso pomace (the fresh grape skins left over from crafting Ridolfi's flagship Brunello di Montalcino)

• Distillation: Traditional batch distillation in steam copper pot stills using fresh, moist pomace to preserve maximum varietal aromatics and elegance.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Intense, clean, and elegant. Expresses ripe red berries, dried cherries, plum skin, faint floral notes (violet), and a subtle nutty, spice backdrop.

• Palate & Texture: Remarkably smooth, balanced, and warming despite the 42% alcohol content. The palate showcases Sangiovese's characteristic cherry character, delicate herbal notes, and a touch of roasted almond.

• Finish: Long, dry, and harmonious, leaving a lingering warmth of refined spice and dark berry skin.

Serving Suggestions

• Service Temperature: 16–18°C (slightly below room temperature). Too cold will lock up the aromatics; too warm will let the alcohol overpower the delicate nose.

• Glassware: A tulip-shaped grappa glass to concentrate the fruity aromas while keeping the alcohol punch soft.

• Pairings: The quintessential post-dinner digestif. Pairs brilliantly alongside an espresso (caffè ammazzacaffè), rich dark chocolate (70%+), dried figs, or an aged cigar.