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NARDINI VENETO, ITALY Bortolo Nardini, an ingenious and enterprising man, was an expert in the art of distillation and possessed a unique knowledge of its process, when he descended to Bassano from his native Trentino region, to produce and commercialize his “Grappa.” In 1779, he founded a distillery in Bassano. This location was a strategic one for its ample water supply and the ease of reaching principal markets by boat. Bortolo Nardini revolutionized Italian distillation, quickly establishing himself as the leading producer of Grappa in Italy. Subsequently, as the distillery was handed down from father to son, each generation refining the distillation process. Today, Nardini owns two distilleries, and state-of-the-art manufacturing systems, in the Veneto Region of Italy: one in Bassano del Grappa, and the other in Monastier. Combined, these distill 40,000 metric tons of DOC grape pomace which is wisely blended and carefully selected from the best wineries in the Alpine foothills of the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. 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. Nardini Grappa Extrafina 84PF / 700ML The result of over two centuries of expertise and tradition in the art of distillation. This white grappa, called “Extrafina”, is a special blend of the smoothest, most fragrant grappas obtained from multiple vineyards, selected by our master distillers. Nardini Riserva 15 Yr Old Individual Box 100PF / 375ML Smooth, intense, and complex. The experience of tasting it is the product of an exceptional 15-year aging process in Slavonian oak barrels. An exclusive gift in a precious gift box with a magnetic latch.

Nardini has been producing and

bottling in Bassano del Grappa since

1779 when Bortolo Nardini

purchased an inn at the eastern

entrance of the famous Bassano

bridge and transformed it into the

Grapparia Nardini.. Nardini

revolutionized the process by

initiating a discontinuous steam

pressured distillation process and,

modern Italian distillation was born.

CHIARO DI LUNA (MOONLIGHT) INGREDIENTS 20 Ml Grappa Bianca Nardini

For this reason, many consider

10 Ml Orgeat Syrup

90 Ml Prosecco

3 Chunks Fresh Pineapple

Acquavite Nardini the mother of all

One Sprig Fresh Rosemary

Slice of Orange

DIRECTIONS Muddle the pineapple chunks and half the rosemary sprig in a bar glass with the orgeat. Add a couple of cubes of ice and the grappa. Slowly pour in the Prosecco while gently pulling the other ingredients up from the bottom of the glass with a bar spoon then strain into a chilled Champagne flute or coupette. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and rosemary sprig on the rim of the glass or simply an orange slice. — DALE DEGROFF

grappas. The current site and

visitors center is state of the art for

modern distillation.

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