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POLI DISTILLERIE ITALY, VENETO Artisan producers of Italian Grappa, Brandy, Spirits and Liqueurs, this distillery is solely owned by the Poli family. Founded in 1898 near Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, the distillery is currently run by fourth generation Jacopo Poli. Poli has not only elevated grappa production to an art form but his attention to detail has resulted in exceptional brandy, spirits and liqueurs with unparalleled elegance. Poli Grappa 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. Mellow, clean, and elegant. Poli Grappa Lamponi di Poli 80PF / 750ML Lamponi di Poli is a clear brandy with fragrant aromas of wild red raspberries that come from the mountains of Friuli Venezia-Giulia. On the palate, it is warming, full-bodied and very smooth. Poli Grappa PO’ di Poli Merlot, Secca/Dry 80PF / 750ML Secca/Dry. Marc from Merlot Piave and Merlot Breganze grapes made artisanally in small lots, with a discontinuous copper still. Aromas of must, freshly cut grass, hyacinth. Warming, satisfying and vigorous. 90-95pts Wine Enthusiast Poli Grappa PO’ di Poli Moscato, Morbida/Smooth 80PF / 750ML Morbida/Smooth. Pomace from Orange Blossom Muscat and White Muscat grapes, with a discontinuous bain-marie still. Aromas of citrus fruit, orange flowers. Mellow, tasty, and broad. Poli Grappa PO’ di Poli Pinot Noir, Elegante 80PF / 750ML Elegante. Marc obtained from Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes. Aromas of dried Aromaticas marc is obtained from Gewürztraminer grapes, artisanally made, with a discontinuous copper still provided with steam pots. Aromas of balmy herbs, resin, spices. Full, firm, and persistent. Poli Grappa Sarpa di Poli 80PF / 700ML A blended marc of 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet. Sarpa di Poli has a range of delicate aromas: fresh herbs, mint, rose petals and geranium. Rustic yet smooth, with a generous finish. Poli Grappa Sarpa di Poli Oro 4yr 80PF / 700ML Sarpa Oro is simply a perfect Grappa; it holds the great evolution of this spirit: from popular product to symbol of Italy in the world. Exotic fruit, vanilla, almonds, and toasted hazelnuts. Full, rich, and fascinating. Poli Grappa Sarpa di Poli Oro Barrique 4yr 80PF / 750ML Merlot and Cabernet Grapes. Aromas of exotic fruit, citron, licorice, vanilla, full and rich on the palate. Poli Grappa 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. flowers, broom, hay, juniper. Soft, fine, and velvety. Poli Grappa PO’ di Poli Traminer Aromatica 80PF / 750ML

Poli Grappa Poli Uva Viva Italiana 80PF / 750ML

Aromatic Malvasia and White Muscat grape. Clear brandy with pronounced aromas of fresh apricots, pears, and orange blossom. Delicate, fresh, and flavorful, with notes that persist long into the finish. Jacopo Poli Arzente Brandy 80PF / 375ML / 1.75L A fine 10-year-old, single-vintage brandy distilled from wine made from Trebbiano di Soave, which is low in alcohol, tannins and high acidity, ideal for production of a wine brandy. The brandy combines the delicate aromas of Trebbiano and complex toasty notes from oak maturation; smooth, mouth filling and elegant. Jacopo Poli Grappa Barili Di Torcolato 80PF / 375ML / 1.75ML Jacopo Poli Torcolato is a clear grappa with a full spectrum of aromas: dates, dried apricots, raisin, honey, and sweet spice. On the palate, the depth is incredible, rich and persistant?the flavors continue to evolve well into the finish. Jacopo Poli Grappa Poli Vespaiolo 80PF / 375ML / 1.75L A single-vintage grappa made from the pomace of the aromatic Vespaiolo variety, grown in the Breganze hills, where the soil is volcanic, and the temperature is cool.

Grappa: Italy’s

Firewater The potent firewater called

grappa (literally “grape stalk”) was originally produced in the mountainous Friuli region, and has anesthetized generations of Northern Italians. Grappa is made from the fermented leftovers of the grape-crushing wine process. While it may not sound that delectable, the clean and fragrant flavour of the drink is utterly enchanting. The firewater was long known as aqua vitae, the “water of life,” for its purported medicinal and restorative properties. Over the ages it was believed to do everything from reviving the vital spirits, warming the belly (undoubted), relaxing the brain, sharpening the intellect, and clearing the vision to removing bodily impurities, repairing memory, prolonging life, and even curing the plague. The only benefit now touted—aside from inflicting raging intoxication— is its role as the ultimate digestivo —TRAVELBRAIN.US

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