MN - Spirits Portfolio

BRANDY GRAPPA

NARDINI SPIRITS ITALY 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. Nardini Grappa Bianca White Label 100PF / 375ML / 1.0L Far and away Italy’s best-selling premium grappa, Nardini Bianca remains unchallenged as the connoisseur’s benchmark. Authentically high in strength, 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. One of Italy’s bestselling premium grappa. Nardini Grappa Riserva 3 Anni 100PF / 700ML

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.

Grappa Riserva is a fine grappa, made from the pomace of Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot and Friulano grapes from the alpine foothills of Friuli. Smooth, complex flavors result from an average of five years aging in Slavonian oak barrels. Nardini Grappa Riserva 7 Anni 90 PF / 750ML Nardini Riserva Anni Seven Years is the result of over two centuries of expertise and tradition in the art of distillation. This reserve grappa is a special blend of the smoothest, most fragrant grappa from multiple vineyards. Aged for a minimum of 7 years in Slavonia oak barrels and carefully stored in the Nardini cellars.

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

BRANDY SINGANI

SINGANI 63 BOLIVIA The national spirit of Bolivia, Singani is a highly aromatic, floral and citrusy unaged brandy. Singani 63 is unique among spirits to be given both a DO (Designation of Origin) and a GI (geographical Indication). Distilled at the largest singani distillery in Bolivia – Casa Real and master distiller Don Lucho. Singani 63 80PF / 750ML Highly aromatic Muscat of Alexandria grapes destined for singani production are grown at a minimum altitude of 5,250 feet in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia. Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh owns and imports Singani 63; discovered while filming Che in Bolivia. Perhaps the most versatile and mixable spirit to be found, with bright and lively flavor unlike any other spirit.

For 7 years Steven Soderbergh fought tirelessly to get this clear, mixable spirit imported into the US after first drinking it while shooting the movie “Che” in Bolivia. “Up to that point, I was used to drinking something that did one thing. I was going to have to call vodka on the phone and have that conversation – this was serious.” Soderbergh has even co-petitioned (with the Bolivian government) to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to recognize Singani as its own unique category, not unlike Pisco and Cachaça.

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