Romeo Vini
Sicilian Barrique Grappa
Sicilian Barrique Grappa
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Inzolia, Catarratto and Nero d'Avola Pomace | Aged 18 Months in Barrique | 40% Vol.
🍽️ Taste Intensity: 5/5 (Robust, persistent, toasted and vanilla notes) | 🎯 Ideal for: Meditative tasting, a prestigious gift idea, a structured after-meal drink.
The Art of Slow Distillation: 18 Months Resting in French Oak
The warmth of Sicily and the patience of time meet in a spirit born for meditation. The Grappa Diamante Barrique, a jewel of the Romeo Vini Santa Venerina winery, is the noblest expression of island distillation. Created through a careful selection of the best indigenous pomace and crafted using ancient artisanal techniques, this Sicilian barrique grappa undergoes long wood aging. The result is an elixir with a deep amber color, capable of releasing an aromatic complexity designed to satisfy the most demanding palates.
Ingredient and Taste Analysis
- 🍇 Indigenous Blend: The strategic union of white grape pomace (Inzolia, Catarratto) and black grape pomace (Nero d'Avola) creates a perfect synergy between elegant floral scents and a vigorous structure.
- ⚗️ Bain-Marie Distillation: The use of a discontinuous still ensures a gentle and delicate steam extraction. This artisanal technique preserves the most volatile and noble aromatic compounds, avoiding the "burnt" notes typical of continuous industrial processes.
- 🪵 Wood Aging: 18 months of resting in small French oak barrels (barriques) radically transform the spirit. The wood naturally imparts spicy notes, hints of vanilla, tobacco, and sweet toast.
- 🌋 Persistent Character: Despite the 40% alcohol content, the initial taste is enveloping and rounded, smoothed by long aging. The aftertaste is extremely persistent, leaving a warm and satisfying memory.
Product Sheet
| Producer | Romeo Vini Santa Venerina |
|---|---|
| Product | Grappa Diamante Barrique |
| Format | 50 cl |
| Alcohol Content | 40% Vol. |
| Raw Material | Pomace of Inzolia, Catarratto, and Nero d'Avola grapes |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barriques |
| Packaging | Elegant gift box included |
🍷 The Ambassador of Taste recommends:
Pay attention to the serving temperature! Unlike young, clear grappas, I strongly advise against chilling this Sicilian Barrique Grappa. The cold anesthetizes the precious French oak notes obtained over 18 months of aging. Serve it at room temperature (approximately 18°C) using a wide "tulip" glass: its shape allows the alcoholic vapors to not overwhelm the nose, letting the vanilla aromas expand freely. For an unforgettable Etna sensory experience, pair it with a cube of 70% extra-dark Modica IGP chocolate: the cold roughness of the cocoa will melt perfectly with the warmth of the spirit.
- Luca Mauro Consoli
Complete the Experience
- 🛒 Modica IGP Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa: The choice partner to balance the alcohol content and evoke the toasted hints of oak.
- 🛒 Toasted Etna Hazelnuts: The perfect earthy-flavored dried fruit to snack on during a slow tasting.
Quick FAQs
What does "bain-marie distillation in a discontinuous still" mean?
It is the oldest, slowest, and most prestigious extraction method. The pomace does not come into direct contact with the fire, but is gently heated via steam or hot water. This process prevents the skins from burning and allows the master distiller to separate with clinical precision only the purest and most fragrant "heart" of the spirit.
Is this a very bitter grappa?
No, it is a dry spirit (free of added sugars), but the 18 months spent in French oak give it extraordinary smoothness and an "apparent sweetness" on the nose, provided by the clear hints of vanilla and caramel naturally imparted by the wood.
What You Receive
- 📦 One (1) bottle of Grappa Diamante Barrique (Romeo Vini) in the 50 cl size.
- 📦 Elegant cardboard gift box, perfect for storing the bottle or for a luxury gift presentation.
Important Information
- 🌡️ Storage: Keep the bottle in an upright position, in a cool, dry place away from sources of light or heat.
- ⚠️ Food Safety: Contains Alcohol (40% Vol). Sale and consumption are strictly reserved for adults. Consume responsibly and in moderation.
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