From: Veneto, Italy
Varietal: Vespaiolo
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.
Vespaiolo is a grape variety common in the Veneto region that features characteristic floral scents that attract the wasps (vespa), from which it is named. It is often dried to produce
Tasting Notes: Aromas of grapefruit cradled by white flowers...this vermouth's original aromatic identity is due to a calibrated infusion of 39 botanicals, among which hawthorn and elderberry, characteristic plants of Bassano, as well as grapefruit, galangal, myrtle, and sweet and bitter orange.
Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif to enjoy chilled and straight or in long drinks with ice and tonic water.
