Grappa Thousand and One Nights - Donnafugata
A unique sensory experience from Tenuta Contessa Entellina
Donnafugata's Grappa Mille e una Notte is, without a doubt, an excellent distillate that embodies the essence of Sicilian tradition and winemaking innovation.
Produced, in fact, in the renowned Tenuta Contessa Entellina, this refined grappa represents, therefore, the pinnacle of the Italian distilling art, a true tribute to the quality and richness of the Sicilian territory.
Main features
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Type: Grappa refined in small oak barrels
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Alcohol content: 42% vol.
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Raw material: Pomace of fine red grapes used for the production of Mille e una Notte wine
Production process
Grappa Mille e una Notte is therefore born from a meticulous and refined distillation process:
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Selection of the grape marc: The pomace, rich in characteristic aromas, is carefully selected to guarantee the highest quality.
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Distillation in a discontinuous bain-marie still: This method consequently preserves the delicacy and aromatic complexity of the grapes, allowing the natural aromas to remain intact.
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Aged in small oak barrels: This step gives the distillate an extraordinary aromatic breadth and a softness on the palate, making each sip, therefore, a unique experience.
Organoleptic profile
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Color: Intense golden, a reflection of the refinement in wood, which consequently anticipates the complexity of the product.
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Aroma: Pleasant and engaging from the first olfactory impact, with a variety of aromas that develop over time.
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Taste: Soft on the palate, with an aristocratic and persuasive character, which therefore invites a subsequent tasting.
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Bouquet: Extraordinarily broad and complex, thanks to the refinement in barriques, it presents:
- Notes of dried and toasted fruit
- Hints of cooked and syrupy fruit
- Aromas of ripe black cherry
- Shades of honey and vanilla
Recommended pairings Grappa Thousand and One Nights Donnafugata
Ideal as a digestive at the end of a meal, Grappa Mille e una Notte goes splendidly with:
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Chocolate-based desserts, thus enhancing the rich and intense flavour.
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Dessert with toasted fruit, thus creating a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness.
How to serve it Grappa Thousand and One Nights Donnafugata
To fully appreciate its organoleptic qualities, we recommend serving Grappa Mille e una Notte:
- In small tulip glasses that open at the rim, thus allowing the aromas to be released to their fullest.
- At a temperature between 12 and 16°C, to enhance all the aromatic nuances.
Conclusion Grappa Thousand and One Nights Donnafugata
Donnafugata's Grappa Mille e una Notte is, therefore, more than a simple distillate: it is a sensory experience that embodies the passion and excellence of the Sicilian tradition.
A high-end product that will consequently conquer even the most demanding palates of lovers of refined grappas.
With every sip, you can immerse yourself in the history and culture of a land rich in tradition, which is reflected, in fact, in every aspect of this extraordinary distillate.
Finally, allow yourself the pleasure of discovering this unique grappa and let yourself be transported on a journey of timeless flavours and aromas.