From: Veneto, Italy
Varietal: Merlot
The Poli Distillery is a historic artisanal enterprise owned by the Poli Family founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the heart of Veneto, the most renowned region for the production of Grappa. For four generations the Poli Distillery has operated with an ancient alembic (a type of distilling apparatus) completely made of copper, among the very few still existing, which allows it to produce Grappa and other distillates featuring a sophisticated balance between personality and elegance.
Merlot has been cultivated in the Veneto region since the end of the 19th century. The unique aromatic structure of Gran Bassano Rosso is the result of a masterly infusion of Merlot along with 33 aromatic botanicals, among which stand out the holy thistle and the yarrow moscata (native plants from Bassano area), as well as rhubarb, vanilla, pimento, ginger, and liquorice.
Tasting Notes: Pleasant, fruity notes from the Merlot mesh with a potpourri of spices and aromatic herbs.
Pairing: Excellent as an aperitif to enjoy on the rocks and in cocktails.
