Grappa Riserva affinata in Botti di Sauternes Sibona - 50cl
The Grappa Riserva "Invecchiata in botti da Sauternes" by Sibona is elegant and unique as it is made with a long period of aging which provides, in the last phase, a rest of 24 months in oak barrels used to raise the best French Sauternes. With a rich, aromatic, fresh and refined taste, it conquers with its intense aromas of acacia honey, caramel. dried fruit and chocolate
The Grappa Riserva aged in Sauternes barrels by Sibona is a label of particular value, dedicated to connoisseurs and lovers of evolved and complex grappas. It is made from an excellent distillate, which, thanks to long aging in noble woods, offers notes of particular charm and aromatic richness. Sauternes is the most famous dessert wine in the world. It is produced in the Bordeaux area from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by Botrytis Cinerea, which helps to impart elegant, delicately moldy aromas to a sweet, enticing nectar. Thanks to this type of aging, the profile of the grappa is particularly smooth and gentle.
The Riserva aged in Sauternes barrels is a Grappa that comes from the experience of one of the oldest and most famous Italian distilleries. Since the 1930s, Sibona has been producing grappa in Piemonte and still today represents an essential reference point in terms of quality. The version aged in Sauternes barrels is produced with the highest quality raw materials. Only fresh and fragrant pomace, primarily sourced from the vinification of the aromatic grape varieties Moscato Bianco and Brachetto, particularly rich in aromas, are used.and fragrant, primarily sourced from the vinification of the aromatic grape varieties Moscato Bianco and Brachetto, particularly rich in aromas. After a careful selection, they are sent for fermentation which takes place in traditional copper stills under the watchful eye of the Master Distiller. The grappa ages for a long time in stainless steel tanks, then matures for 2 years in medium-sized oak barrels and for another 2 years in barrels previously used for aging Sauternes.
The Grappa Riserva aged in Sauternes barrels by Sibona is the result of the desire to experiment and offer increasingly interesting labels rich in personality. The combination with Sauternes barrels has proven to be particularly successful. In the glass, it presents an amber color and immediately reveals an elegant and enveloping bouquet, characterized by aromas of white flowers, notes of ripe yellow fruit, soft honeyed hints, and candied fruit. On the palate, it is rich and broad, with an intense and deep aromatic spectrum, leading to a harmonious and very persistent finish. It is excellent to taste neat or paired with dried fruit or dark chocolate.