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NARDINI SPIRITS TALY, VENETO Nardini Spirits of Northern Italy has amassed two centuries of distilling expertise and through rigorous quality control - from local vine to bottle, Nardini grappa are not only excellent, but completely consistent, year after year. Many producers rely on spectacularly ornate glass bottles to sell product – Nardini is about what’s inside and prefers classic simple elegance and tradition. Grappa Bianca (White Label) 80PF / 375ML / 700ML Far and away Italy’s best-selling premium grappa, Nardini Bianca remains unchallenged as the connoisseur’s benchmark. ‘Bianca’ fills the palate with an exciting sparkle, then—largely thanks to its fine balance and extraordinary distillation quality—surprises the drinker with its remarkably gentle follow-through. Pomace of Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot and Friulano grapes harvested in the alpine foothills Italy’s Friuli region. Grappa Riserva 3yr 80PF / 700ML Grappa Riserva Three Years is a very fine grappa, made from the pomace of Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot and Friulano grapes from the alpine foothills of Friuli. Smooth, complex flavors result from aging in Slavonian oak barrels. Grappa Riserva 7yr Anni 90PF / 750ML Nardini Riserva Seven Years is the result of over two centuries of expertise and tradition in the art of distillation. This reserva grappa is a special blend of the smoothest, most fragrant grappas from multiple vineyards. Aged for a minimum of 7 years in Slavonia oak barrels and carefully stored in the Nardini cellars.

POLI DISTILLERIE VENETO, ITALY Jacopo Poli is known to be one of the top distillers in the world, it just so happens that the spirits he makes most is grappa. They sit at the foot of the Dolemite mountains, and just over those hills sits the areas of Germany and Alsace most known for making fruit eau-de-vies. These fruit brandies are a true expression of his distilling genius. Poli Distillerie Sarpa di Poli – Young Grappa 80PF / 750ML Made in the traditional methods by the Poli family since 1898 from the heart of Veneto. A Merlot and Cabernet blend from the hills of Bassano. Nobly works on the palate for a deliciously refined taste, complemented by a wonderful bouquet of fresh geraniums and herbs. If you haven’t tasted a grappa from Poli, you haven’t tasted real grappa before. 95pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2017 Poli Distillerie PO’ di Poli Moscato Morbida – Smooth 80PF / 750ML Made from the marc of Orange Blossom Muscat and White Muscat grapes, this grappa has aromas of citrus fruit, orange flowers with flavors that are mellow, tasty and broad. A harmonious cuvée from single variety grapes but from different clone, provenance, harvest times and vinification methods. Poli Cleopatra Aged Moscato Oro 80PF / 700ML Aromatic Grappa refined nearly 1 year in French oak barrique. Pomace obtained from orange blossom and White Muscat provides aromas of meadows in flower, citrus fruit, honey, and pastry. Clean yet elegant. Poli Distillerie PO’ di Poli Traminer Aromatica 80PF / 750ML Po di Poli Aromatica. Marc obtained from Gewürztraminer grapes, artisanally made in small lots, with a discontinuous copper still provided with steam pots. Aromas of balmy herbs, resin, spices (pepper). Full, firm, and persistent. Poli Solera Di Famiglia 110PF / 700ML Solera di Famiglia 18-98 was established in 2001, setting aside 7 barriques of Grappa every year until 2014, thus bringing the number of barriques dedicated to this product to 98. Poli Distillerie Jacopo Poli Torcolato 80PF / 375ML / 1.75L Single vintage. Marc from dried grapes lightly affected by noble rot for this Torcolato dessert wine. Clear grappa with aromas of dates, dried apricots, raisin, honey and sweet spice. Incredible

CHIARO DI LUNA (MOONLIGHT) INGREDIENTS 20ML Grappa Bianca Nardini 10ML Orgeat Syrup 90ML Zardetto Prosecco 3 Chunks Fresh Pineapple One Sprig Fresh Rose mary Muddle the pineapple and half the rosemary in a glass with the orgeat. Add ice and the grappa. Slowly pour in the Prosecco while gently pulling the other ingredients up from the bottom with a bar spoon. Strain into a chilled Champagne flute or coupette. Garnish with a pineapple or orange and rosemary sprig on the rim. Slice of Orange DIRECTIONS

depth, with flavors evolving into the finish. Poli Distillerie Jacopo Poli Vespaiolo 80PF / 375ML

A fabulous grappa of great finesse from Poli, made with the pomace of the Vespaiolo grape and packaged in a stunning hand-blown glass bottle.

— DALE DEGROFF

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