Ridolfi Grappa di Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 50cl 42%

Profile Overview

• Producer: Ridolfi

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

• Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

• Raw Material: 100% Sangiovese Grosso pomace selected from the estate's top Brunello di Montalcino batches.

• Distillation & Aging: Artisanal batch distillation in copper steam alembic stills. Aged for an extended period (minimum 18 months) in small oak casks to earn the Riserva designation.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Rich, warm, and deeply layered. Opens with dried figs, dark cherry compote, toasted hazelnut, and vanilla, followed by sweet tobacco, cocoa powder, and gentle oak spice.

• Palate & Texture: Exceptionally smooth, velvety, and rounded on the palate. The oak integration softens the 42% alcohol punch, replacing bite with a luxurious, warm texture filled with spiced plum and caramelized wood notes.

• Finish: Exceptionally long and noble, leaving lingering trails of toasted spice, dark chocolate, and subtle balsamic warmth.

Serving Suggestions

• Service Temperature: 18–20°C (room temperature). Avoid chilling, as low temperatures mask the complex wood-aged esters and oak aromatics.

• Glassware: A tulip glass or a small cognac snifter to allow the oak bouquet to open up properly.

• Pairings: Best enjoyed solo as a contemplation spirit or paired with high-cocoa dark chocolate, cantucci biscuits, mature aged cheeses, or a fine cigar.