Grappa

Il Merlot

Pure, soft and round with scents of rose petals and cherry stones.

I Vigneti Monovitigno® are obtained by distilling pomace from a single grape variety which is linked to more dedicated production zones.

Production strictly dependent on the individual year’s harvest. @ The Nonino family personally takes care of the purchase of the primary product and follows the various phases of distillation to guarantee the maximum quality of Grappa.

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Primary Product
Fresh pomace of Merlot grapes from dedicated production zones.
Artisanal Distillation
Discontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.
Alcohol Content
41% vol.
Bottling
Bottle in transparent glass 100, 350, 500, 700 and 2000 ml.
Taste Sentation
It should be served at about 12°C or in an icy open tulip shaped glass.
Tasting
Soft and round with scents of rose petals and cherry stones.

Primary Product

The pomace, collected when it is fresh and soft, is selected from Merlot grapes from dedicated production zones.

Production strictly dependent on the individual year’s harvest.

Fermentation

Under vacuum in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperature, immediately
followed by distillation in order to avoid harmful secondary fermentations.

Rest

From six months to a year in stainless steel tanks.

100% Distilled with artisanal method

Batch method with head and tail removal, in particular and exclusive copper steam stills renewed by Benito Nonino. Distillation takes place very slowly to allow the volatile components, responsible of the fragrances, a proper evaporation and the consequent condensation preserving the precious organoleptic characteristics of vine variety chosen.

Sensations

Crystalline, soft and round with a scent of rose petals and cherry stones. On the nose, the freshness of the bouquet recalls the smell of must pressing.
It should be served at about 12°C or in an icy open tulip shaped glass. Before tasting, Grappa should rest in the glass for some minutes: taking oxygen the fragrances are exalted and the nose-palate harmony is completed.

Mint Sprig.

Cocktail

Merlot Mojito

Le Lion Bar de Paris - Joerg Meyer

Merlot Mojito is the twist of the Mojito with Grappa Nonino Monovitigno® Merlot. On the occasion of the Bar Convent Berlin Joerg Meyer accepts Antonella Nonino’s challenge: Be Brave Mix Grappa! In this way Joerg rrevises a great classic of mixology, the Mojito, but with Nonino grappa. The result is surprising: a seducing mojito that soon invites to a second sip. The Merlot Mojito is the Mojito with the Italian taste that conquers.

Grapes

Garnish with some grapes

Cocktail

Dreaming Nonino

Mixologist Davide Girardi, Udine - Italy

A soft and fruity cocktail, with the fragrance of grapes and cherry stones, created by Davide Girardi, mixologist in Udine.

Combinations

Drunk, sipped, savored at the end of a meal or at any moment of the day, it is a source of real pleasure! One or two spoonfuls of Grappa Nonino Monovitigno® can be added after toasting the rice, to enhance the aroma of a risotto or when roasting meat you can pour in a small glass of Grappa Nonino half-way through the cooking.