ESTATE: SAN LEONARDO
VINTAGE: NV
VARIETY: CABERNET FRANC, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CARMÉNÈRE AND MERLOT
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 45 %
FORMAT: BOTTLE 0.5l
Marquis Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga discovered this
wonderful carafe in the attics of Villa Gresti where it had remained since the time of the great wars. Dating back to 1800, it was probably used as a water bottle for the night when the family retreated here during the summers. From the moment of its discovery, the idea was immediately to use it as the emblem of Grappa. Grappa di San Leonardo is produced in very small quantities with the pomace from the estate's vineyards, and distilled in small direct steam stills.
Grappa Stravecchia is aged for 5 years in barriques previously used for the refinement of the famous San Leonardo, which give it depth and great elegance.
Distillation | After a light pressing, the pomace is immediately processed using a steam still.
Tasting notes | The characteristic gold-amber color distinguishes this Grappa. Full-bodied, aromatic, fine and elegant; it is an important distillate with incomparable organoleptic properties.