Grappa
Pronunciation: gra-pa Also known as: Tresterbrand, Marc
Italian pomace brandy from the pressing residues of winemaking, meaning skins, seeds and stems of the grapes.
Grappa is obtained from pomace, the solid residues left after pressing the grapes. These still contain sugar, residual juice and yeast and are fermented or distilled after fermentation. The designation Grappa is protected for Italy.
There is young, clear grappa and wood-aged qualities with a golden colour. Some grappas are distilled from a single grape variety. In aroma they range from floral to strong and austere. Similar pomace brandies are called marc in France, orujo in Spain and Tresterbrand in Germany. Grappa is drunk as a digestif.
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