ELIGO DELL'ORNELLAIA

Grappa Riserva

In autumn, the pomace from Ornellaia's wines slides into copper stills where it is transformed into grappa. The delicate aromatic heart of the skins is expertly extracted and slowly refined into a crystalline compendium of Ornellaia, called Eligo dell'Ornellaia Grappa Riserva.

Eligo dell'Ornellaia Grappa Riserva is an expression of Ornellaia's philosophy that a rigorous process of grape selection in the vineyard and at every stage of production are fundamental to creating the best possible quality. With the arrival of autumn, after the Ornellaia wines have been transferred to French oak barrels for aging, the pomace is entrusted to an artisanal distillery in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Here the master distiller, drawing on his expertise, extracts the delicate aromatic core from the skins of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. After patient distillation in small copper stills, the grappa is aged for at least three years - twice as long as is required to obtain a Grappa Riserva - in Ornellaia's proprietary barrels. It is then blended with reserves from previous vintages to achieve greater breadth and character. To ensure its craftsmanship, the grappa is distilled, blended and bottled at the same distillery.
With its aromas, silky texture and beautiful golden hues, Eligo dell'Ornellaia Grappa Riserva is distinguished by its unique origin and style, inspired by nature and perfected by man.

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 42.00% Vol.

Produced in Italy

Producer's Data and Address:

Ornellaia srl - Località Ornellaia, 191 - Fraz. Bolgheri, 57022 Castagneto Carducci (LI)