whisky review 535 - all about Grappa
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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As someone who was born and grew up in Italy, it was really nice to hear you talking with such enthusiasm of this (often too underrated) Italian product!
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Thanks for your job ralfy...I'm italian and I can say that you have really gathered corretly the italian's way...your knowledge and experiece are a precious source for all spirit's lovers. Thank You!
This is one of those so rewatchable videos 😉 genuine reaction!! Greetings from Italy ✌🏻🇮🇹😉
I love these non-whisky reviews and have missed not seeing them for a long time. If not for your other non-whisky reviews, I might never have discovered mezcal and armagnac and I'm sure I never would have found sotol. And now I'll be on the hunt to try some quality grappa. Thanks once again for expanding my spiritual horizons!
Steven Calwas . . . all done in good taste !
***** i'd be really interested in more reviews like this. who knows what hidden treasure is out there. Ralfy, I think we need to set up a kickstarter for you to have a TV series exploring quality spirits around the world!
***** "in good taste"
I see what you did there.
try a whisky liquer maybe like the kings ginger, im sure you will like
I love grappa. I first tried one after watching this very review. It was Ducale Grappa Stravecchia, which is aged in oak barrels for at least 18 months.
Now, it's no Nardini, Nonino, Poli, Mozzetti D'altavilla, or even a Gobetti, but even that lower end grappa that I've tried is leaps and bounds ahead of a lot of distilled spirits. I don't understand why people think that grappa is a sub-par drink, but it is quite spectacular, and dare-I-say, better than most brandies.
. . . I generally find Grappa more interesting than brandies these days !
@@thewhiskybothy I couldn't agree more
I love your reviews Ralfy! If it isn't too much trouble, it would be very helpful if you could make a habit of typing the names of the spirits that you review in the video description. It is often impossible to hear them or read the labels on the bottles. I'd like to try these, but first, I need to know what they are! Just a suggestion ... and thanks again for all your informative and entertaining reviews!
I was a Whisky fan during my pipe smoking times, but after quiting smoking, I went to Grappa and never looked back. I am austrian, so the Grappa from our neighbors was always known here, but always a little underrated. After diving into Grappa, in my mind, it holds up with all the other destilliated drinks in the world, it just looks as a little unknown taste. I see a bright future for Grappa and even think to store some stuff, because prices already going up. My tip is.........no I don´t tell you :-)
i go to italy every year for buying grappa, what an excuse to visit our favorite neighbors.
You sir, are a genius! Your perception and presentation of the things that really matter in the lives of civilized mankind ie what we drink, is truly remarkable. It's a privilege to watch you work.
A nice grappa with your espresso after dinner. Delicious!
my wife buyed The Nardini Riserva for me. And im shocked over the quality. its incredible and puts alot of older cognacs to shame. thanks for The hint.
I must say the boys and I try and watch a couple reviews every saturday night when we have scotch/beer and cigar night. I grew up with Grappa in the family. Cheers
OMG, thank you for the Becherovka mention! I've felt like I'm all alone on an island for all these years!
I'm from Bassano del Grappa! Viva la grappa ! :-)
monkeydcioccio Great malt mate..could you list some, lets say, 10-15 grappa craft producers in Italy for us, that we should all know (besides excellent Nardini and C. Gobetti)..?
Here we go:
-Poli-
--Capovilla-
--Bonollo-
--Domenis-
--Nonino-
--Castagner-
--Bertagnolli-
--Maschio-
--Mazzetti d'Altavilla -
-Check these out :-)
monkeydcioccio Many thanks!:)
Great to see you finally do a video on grappa, Ralfy.!! Thanks.
I'll be on the lookout for a Gobetti bottle.
Thank You very much Mr Ralfy, I discovered your channel with the hope to build up my knowledge about whisky (and I have learned something also about grappa ;) ) I am Italian and I reciprocate my esteem for Your Great Country, Its culture, Your personal open attitude and pleasantness
There's nothing better than homemade grappa imo. Far more character and flavor than store-bought grappa. A nice touch is to soak sweet yellow raisons in the grappa for about a year. Eating the grappa-soaked raisons with the grappa is absolutely amazing! Also try pouring some grappa in your espresso.
One of my favorite RR videos :)
Tried an oak-aged grappa a few weeks ago while out for dinner at an Italian restaurant in Glasgow. Not sure of the producer but it was wonderful stuff. Rounded and creamy, I ordered another. Will ask next time.
From Uruguay, South America, about fifty years ago, I used to drink 40% vol. grappa distilled in this Country. Without competition, it was a monopoly product. Grappa was, and is generally misregarded as an inferior distilled drink notwithstanding, I'd prefer it to a whisky! Italian grappas are the real aquavitæ, nor vodka, not gin, in my very modest opinion. Since grapes could be considered more noble than cereals... I liked you reviewing this kind of beverage! For your nose review, I must say you are drinking a magnificent "old school still" grappa that I never would be able to drink! Anyway I'm going to sip some young whisky Ballantine's now!
Thank you Ralfy... Just bought for myself a Grappa Riserva 15 Anni Selezione Bortolo... :-)
When you talk about Gobetti you talk about the Rolls-Royce of grappa.
Thank you Ralfie for shining a light upon grappa. I too distill it and know that outside of Italy people too often think of it as a lower quality spirit, which most definitely isn't. So thanks for that and also for mentioning Carlo. I didn't know him before, and now that I do, I can't wait to visit his distillery. I am so fortunate to live 2 hours drive away from him :)
how did it go?
@@diveo well, I got 3 bottles. The muscat ones are sublime, especially the hamburg muscat. The big difference though is, that they are not technically grappa, since they are distilled from whole grapes (like for pisco) instead of the leftover dry grapes which are usually used. He makes traditional grappa too, although with other grape varietals. IMO using whole grapes, especially those of aromatic varietals, give a much better spirit. Definitely worth the visit!
I discovered the joy of grappa because of whisky! While in Japan, I had the wonderful chance to have the lovely grappa cask finished 14yo Hanyu from Bar K6 of Kyoto, also released by Nonjatta under their "Ghost" series..The bartender gave me the exact grappa ( Berta Acquae Vitae Grappa I believe) in which the cask of the whisky came from. An astounding learning experience.Ever since then, I've had a great respect for the spirit. And had a chance to get some Berta in America. So this video brings a smile to my face. As always, it's about the experience, and the intrinsic value of the spirit. Thanks for sharing your experience as well!
Cheers Ralfy we here in Galicia Spain are Celtic and enjoy both a good Albariño aged Orujo as well as Scottish/ Irish Single malts!
Thank you for reviewing grappa ralfy, very interesting video. Quite affordable in my country. By the way, Mezcal chichicapa is one of the best liquors i tried from your advices, very high quality, incredible stuff. Now i'll try nardini soon....
Excellent review. I am currently enjoying a hand made grappa produced in extremely limited quantities in an undisclosed location in the south eastern portion of a northwestern state in the US of A by a New York born Italian.
I have never tasted a finer libation. The copper still was hand made in Portugal. The quantity of product that goes in is approximately 7 US gallons. The quantity of grappa is approximately 2 1-2 US gallons. 57 % Alc. but very lilttle hint of alc. All flavor and very complex and smooth. My new favorite along with small batch aqua vit.
Terrific review Ralfy! The small town I live in had Italian's who made their own wine and grappa. They were stone cutters and made a beautiful Catholic Church too. Sadly, that generation has died off and few continue to make those wonderful spirits. I was fortunate a few years ago to pick up a gallon of Furno's red table wine, the best I've ever tasted, so I have an idea what you are talking about. It's enough to make me want to go to Italy! Take care, Ossie
From spivey's corner north Carolina love you show
Yep some of the home-made stuff is beautiful ....had some at a farmhouse near Pula , Croatia just across the water from Venice ...so Italian/Roman influence....also their indigenous Slivovitz fresh out of the wood ( cask strength )... is a dream !....have you done a review of Irish potin (poteen ) ...home-made under the counter stuff ...not bad !!...great reviews Ralfy ..keep up the good work Sir !
I just got my first grappa bottle from my father yesterday, he went to Italy last week.
And i totally agree with you, the sheer amount of aroma's is phenomenal.
Will try the Bortolo Nardini Reserva soon.
. . . good choice !
Great review Ralfy. I'm convinced, Grappa sounds like something we should all get our tonsils around occasionally!!!
Awesome video. I have just recently come too your channel just over a few months ago and I do love your non-whisky reviews as well. If it wasn't for you I would never have thought of Grappa or any other spirit. Keep up the great work!!!
Absolutely loved this review. Thank you for the expanded view of world spirits! Excellent stuff.
Variety is the spice of life. Great job, Ralphy.
hey ralfy, bought me a bottle of the nardini stuff and learned that this is actually no grappa but aquavite, which is not made from the pulps but directly from the grapes (if the lady who sold me the botlle was right). brilliant stuff anyway
24:30 This is the happiest I have ever seen you.
sublime review..at 24:30 becomes utterly unforgettable. Wish you a good New Year, dear malt mate! mirqo
Grappa is such a good after dinner dram. Its cheaper than Cognac and rum, and its very likable in deed. Im very happy that Ive found this in my store. I look forward to try the Nardini Riserva...
I believe you mean “indeed”. Anyhow I’d love to find this too
greatest grappa review on RUclips!!!!
Great Review Ralfy! Quality spirits really enhance the quality of your reviews. I take my summer vacations every year in Italy. On your next trip bring back some Amari for a review. Awesome stuff.
Just a small correction if I may. The Moscato d' Amburgo (black muscat) 'grappa' you sampled is really a whole grape and not pomace distillation. It is what the Italians call acquevito di uva (grape) rather than acquevito di vinaccia (pomace). The word 'grappa' traditionally refers to vinaccia distillates rather than grape distillates although this distinction has been blurred in modern times.
Enjoyed the review, Thanks for all of your reviews.
I have fond adolescent memories of harvesting Isabella grapes in the northern foothills of the Caucasus, pressing them to make wine and my father and uncle fermenting the pomace and distilling it into a homemade spirit on a borrowed makeshift stovetop still. We had no idea that what we were making was called grappa, we didn’t have oak casks and the idea of maturation was alien to us. Spirits are drunk before they have a chance to mature in that part of the world. My grandfather brought a little bottle of an oak extract that was added to the spirit to make it taste like cognac, or so we thought. It was a fiery beast that still smelled like the grapes it came from.
grappa is some very good stuff and like Ralfy does I too highly encourage all whisky drinkers to expand their taste and try other spirits...Mezcals can be absolutely amazing, the way they roast and combine multiple agave plants can be just gorgeous and try some good Brandy's and Cognac's....by trying other spirits it will open your taste and smell to knew things in the whisky's....there are many whisky's ive tasted that remind me of brandy's and cognacs
i need to try this specific one. the few i tried, were overwhelming and i was overwhelmed
Malty Maharajas! #MaltMention #ImAFan I adore your work sir! :)
Man, this video makes me want to visit Verona to try Carlo Gobettis grappa. It sounds heavenly.
"..there's more in the World than just whisky" That's my motto.
Not sure if you've done a tequila review, will check. Some are definitely eye opening and rank as world class spirit..
Recently found some places in Stellenbosch South Africa making some quality Grappa (Husk spirit). We don't seem to get the imported stuff. Good stuff. Cask aged grappa has some really good flavour complexity, dare I say more than some pretty expensive single malts!
Oh mention of becherovka is surprising I almost always have bottle of it. It's just good strikes great balance amongst herbal bitters by being bitter-sweet but not too sweet (i'm looking at you jager) with orange zest twist and very christmasy herbs. Good Stuff.
Love your stuff Ralfy. Keep it up!!!! Trying to get my hands on Old Rip Van Winkle, cannot get it in Oklahoma. But in Texas there are some liquor stores that carry it but only seasonal and I have my doubts about ever getting to try some.
Hi Ralfy, following a recent and thoroughly enjoyable grappa tasting session with a good friend of mine at a restaurant in Aberdeen I had to revisit your past vlog on grappa to remind myself the name of the italian producer you held so high. Carlo Gobetti!!! Any idea where i can purchase his grappa from? I cant seem to find any retailers in the UK who sell his products.
I find Grappa to be a simple, yet very tasty spirit.
I happen to have a Tunisian Eau de vie which is distilled from figs. I find it astounding how similar it tastes to grappa. Just a little bit more bitter, but one could easily mistake the one for the other
Quite amazing how far Grappa has come...it started as the poor mans moonshine so to say (that is an understatement)...ive heard stories of people begging and stealing crates of old grape mash to bring home and concoct homemade grappa.....it started as the worst of liquor in italy and has nowdays become quite an art and quite sophisticated in Italy...although not really known around the world like whisky is, it is deffinently worth checking out
Glad you did Grappa Ralfy! Its a favorite of mine too! Id like you to do absinthe and Gin again sometime.
Italian here, if you look for a good starter grappa not expensive you should try Gaffo or diciotto lune (18 lune).
I have now tasted Nonino Riserva, and for the relatively young age of a couple or so years Im very impressed. I now have a Grappa for avec after italian food and vine. I will surely try to get the Nardini Riserva and 15 year old also. Its very different than the cognac and whisky. I can taste the pulps and the pins and skins, and sweet play doh and, liqurise, and natural sweetness. After a look on the bottles Im glad I didnt go for the dark brown Villa Isa Grappa.
Nonino is a bit famous, and maybe advertised I dont know. Theyre on the RUclips anyway and they also run a family run company for generations.
As its is my first grappa, I wanted something with quality but not too expensive, and after a bit research that was just what I got
+Dankzzz . . . glad it worked out for you !
Hi Ralfy, you should try the Grappa Stravecchia Monte Sabotino Gran Riserva 20 Anni, amazing stuff, really
Ralfy, what a fantastic review! Your passion was at its peak! Yes, Grappa is a fine spirit indeed. It's a traditional drink after a large (Italian or otherwise) dinner in my home. Of course, I also enjoy it at other times. Over here in the states, a lot of people refer to Grappa as "Rocket fuel", Oh God! Yes, I am Italian, 2nd generation and I travel to Italy at least once a year on business. I would love to learn where you scored these beauties. I stay in Milan, do you have a contact you can steer me to? Again, I cannot tell you what a wonderful accident it was that got me to your site, I love it!
Cheers,
Rich
NY
Hi Ralfy.
just received a birthday bottle of Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
Oh boy, this is one for the shortlist lad.
Delicious and juicy spices.
Easy upper/mid 80's. grab a some if you can.
cheers
Why nobody's doing more grappa rewies?BTW! I'm drinking a grappa in this moment: Grappa prosecco 1yo barrique by Beniamino Maschio...cheap here in Italy (less than 10€) but it's so good!!
Hi Ralpfy I love your videos. Obviously your a man of the world I live in Madrid and I just want to recommend a city perfect for simply walking, in the north of Spain iv a city called Oviedo. Definitely worth checking out. Keep going Ralphy looking forward to your next video
Mike Hines . . I shall google-map Oviedo right now for a peek !
For neophytes I think Sibona di Moscato is the best!
One way to enjoy grappa is added to a shot of espresso. It becomes a caffè corretto.
It's nice to see you to passionate about another type of alcohol... I love whisky now and mainly due to your channel but it is expensive so have it less than I like. Instead I love trying strong, craft beers. I know you have done a beer with whisky video, but have you thought about doing a review on some craft beers? Waitrose have a great selection on offer at the moment
The scent of a meadow after a rain.
ralfy....the definitive ambassador of the spirit world!
ralfy has/does take the time to enjoy lies simple pleasures.!
Awesome review! Only one small point: must is not so much the leftovers of wine production but the fresh pressed juice including the the skins and stuff. Essentially it is just the first step in winemaking. I think the solids are called pomace or something like that. What I am completely ignorant of though is which part or parts is used for grappa, being a total noob to it.
Hey Ralphie! Big fan of your channel here in California! I was just in San Francisco a few weeks ago. If you're ever in town (after the land speed record try maybe?) you may want to check out the bar in the Hotel Intercontinental. It's in a restaurant called Luce. They specialize in grappa and carry Nardini. I had a glass of the Bianca and it was great. They had the Reserva as well, and I want to get back up there to check it out too. The have two or three dozen grappas to sample. Any other off-the-cuff recommendations on grappa? After the Nardini this is my new favorite stuff. Thanks!
bravo ralfy. you're the best
The Best Grappas I have had came out in the Italian Restaurants in Melbourne at the end of a good meal. Fairly normal for the owner of the place to do the rounds with a bottle and a stack of glasses as a thanks. Also had it from a Coke Bottle in sub zero temperatures in black coffee never with milk as it curdles ;)
Very interesting. Its amaxing to me the different spirits produced by different areas and peoples. Why limit yourself in your education of alcohol. Although I'm a Whisky enthusiast, I have also been dabbling in pure agave tequilas recently. Its a bit like school, if you spend all your time on history than you will be less familiar with science, which leads to an un-balanced education. Because of this video i will have to try Grappa if I ever make it to Italy, and I will search out the lesser known distillers. Thanks Ralfy!
Ralfy..... Found a bottle of grappa... Bought it.... Tried it.
But I have to tell you my friend, it was not my cup of tea. Usually I believe that we have similar pallets, at least according to your whiskey reviews, but on grappa we differ.
Pulps left over wine distilled. Italy. And oak its kind of brandy
Ralfy can you type the names of the Grappas you reviewed?
Dankzzz . . . Nardini and Carlo Gobetti
Ciao Ralfy,
Will you be reviewing more grappa’s / amaro’s anytime?
. )
. . . not for a while yet !
08:50 Lucky Germany. Here you can get the 0,7 l bottle at about 60,- €. Fabulous stuff!
Ralfy have you ever tried Ratafia?
A mate of mine has a house in Burgundy and he always brings back boxes of the stuff and it's realy good. It's a fortified wine, but it's fortified with marc, so similar to grappa. This Ratafia de Bourgogne is Burgundy wine fortified with Marc de Bourgogne. Excellent stuff.
You should do a Sherry or Port video as these not only are delicious but form a big part of whisky casks. Please consider
Nardini doesn't make Grappa, but Acquavite di vinaccia, which is very different from Grappa. Please don't make this confusion, very different quality and price.
Interesting. What would then be the difference between "Grappa" and Aquavite di vinaccia in your opinion? For instance, Nardini says "Aquavite di pura vinaccia" (Riserva) on the front label, but on the back label it says "Grappa distillata da vinacce di uve selezionate..etc" ). Hmm..where is the trick Alessandro?
In summary:
Acquavite di vinaccia: Regulation CE110 / 2008, all marc and lees produced in Europe and distilled in europe.So you can use the term for all of marc distillates but ignores the source, ways of distillation and territoriality of the product.
Grappa: dpr297 / 97 only Italian and pomace distilled in Italy with maximum use of the dregs of 25% w / w and distilled until no later than 86% v / v to maintain the typical notes of the variety. In addition, the grappa is supported by regional institutions for quality and greater controls on terms distillation, maximum use of sugar and certified by the aging of the state customs warehouses sealed within each distillery.
I will not judge nardini, but it is one of the few in Italy that uses the words "acquavite di vinaccia", which allows him if he wants to takes marc from other states. The term acquavite di vinaccia in Italy has no sense, only in common use.
For my profession I know that distilling the marc of the place where it is distilled in a short time gives more quality then buy it from other states and arrive here in Italy with spontaneous fermentation which halved qualititive notes. In fact any bottle Nardini never find the name of the grape variety from which the skins come. Hope this is useful.
It is. Thank you mate. (Grappa can be really fantastic immensly enjoyable spirit, which is still widely unknown. That is a terrible shame). Maybe just one more thing. What is your opinion about Carlo Gobettis products?
This guy from the beginning sounded gone, e sounded like me after a few cups or rum 🤣🤣
Love the video!!
Becherovka! Greetings from Czech Republic :)
Hear hear, cannot but totally agree with you Ralfy.
Atb/Layjay
BTW, have you ever considered reviewing a whisky from the small Swedish destiller Smögen Whisky?
Thanks Ralfy.
Ralfy may I suggest u give us th current $£€ u paid wen u revu a whisk(e)y. It wil help solidify yur revu as of late yur scores have little 2 no rhym or reason. Also if u wud buy it agen?! This will add an additional layer of credence 2 the revu. U seem 2 b veering away from these important factors tht u started out doing. Elementary!
All we want/need is a lil mor consistency regardin how u arrived @ yur scores or just eliminate scores if u won't impart these mor substantial issues that draw us 2 or away from these malts that u review!
Storytellin is nice but mor tangable info that we can use n pursuit of these malts n blends wud b extremely helpful.
cheers
We need an new grappa video Ralfy!
Maybe the Filu'e Ferru could be in the video too. The Sardinia Grappa 🤤
Just as I posted a comment on the last video, this comes up. Cheers!
I had a classmate in university who introduced me to his own homemade grappas. I didn't know then how to appreciate spirits and only remember that it burned my eyes (I liked them both a lot, anyway).
Not malt, but, there's a rye I'm eyeing called Centennial 10 yr and it doesn't look like a typical Canadian whisky to me. I'd love to know your thoughts if you had the time to grab a bottle.
great review as usual, but as a Norwegian I would coin Norway as "Siberia by the sea".
are we on a wavelength? i have just tried a sample of chestnut aged grappa as a change to malt - fantastic stuff.
John Byrne . . . that bottle is on my List !
Hi Ralfy, I'm an italian malt enthusiast and I follow almost religiously your reviews... and I really appreciate your tribute to our italian grappa! There is a lot of good stuff in Italy, very often overlooked by italians itself, so I'm happy that you spread some knowledge about this not so well known spirit! Anyway, just to let you know, some brave guys in the north Italy are going to put on the market the very first italian single malt! Sounds pretty interesting! here some more information, if you want to read more about it: puni.com/en/#&panel1-1
which the name of the grappa with no label you mentioned?
btw, thank you in advance for your great reviews, enjoy a lot and learn a ton.
Thanks
Ralfy do u kno the story of LINIE Aquavit?
Its aged @ sea, crosin the Equator twice over 4months n Sherry casks n ordr 2 attract sum salty temp fluctuations as it makes its way back 2 its home n the great white North! intristin stuf 2 say th least.
Hav u ever tried th Linie Aquavit??
cheers
Ralfy, big fan!
Have you ever considered reviewing Green Chartreuse? Either that or its V.E.P version would send you on a vegetal, herbally taste bud trip.
Dasbones665 . . . on the list for later !
I started watching your videos over the last month, and I really like them. I tried grappa while I was in Vienna with a friend from Italy. This is great stuff. I'm going to be in Scotland in about 8 months on a group trip. I know I'll be in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Do you have any suggestions of whiskey to try or any other liquors. I like almost everything, but I prefer whisky and gin.
. . . in Edinburgh, check out royalmilewhiskies and in Glasgow check out thegoodspiritsCo and have a good visit.
I used to try a few whisky drams at "The Bow Bar" (Victoria street.. + bars on the Rose street) during my last visit in Edinburgh. chers mate.
you could do a session on port
alan cl . . . what a good idea !
***** or you could do some amarettos its not a big market but ther are some
I really enjoy your reviews, your kind demeanor, thoughtful manner...it's all good!
I always wondered...is that a paint sample swatch your ralfy.com is written upon?
Had to ask. Thank you for all you do.
Ralfy...I hope you don't mind me asking where you bought the Gobetti Grappas?I've tried to find these in the UK with no joy.
Cheers,Enzo.
enzo t I suggest you to ask Gobetti G. company as well..they should know.
mirqo. The Gobetti website seems to be down.
I'll keep searching..thanks.
enzo t Enzo, It is working just fine at the moment..here we go:
info@distilleriacarlogobetti.it
www.distilleriacarlogobetti.it/
Bye
Hey Ralfy you should review Glenfiddich 50 Year old.
That would be the absolute pinnacle of your reviews haha.
If i win lotto i'll shout you a bottle =P