Sibona
Grappa XO 0.5L
| Size | 0,50 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 44.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Aging | Grappa XO Sibona rests well over six years in small oak tonneaux in the distillery's historic cellars |
| Product name | Grappa XO 0.5L |
| Taste | A distillate with warm and complex flavours, with a strong and innovative personality, dedicated to the true connoisseur. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Sibona Grappa XO is a grappa aged for at least six years, obtained from the fermentation of wines such as Nebbiolo and Barbera di Langhe. The grappa rests for a long time in small oak barrels, so that it absorbs the aroma and scent of the wood and takes on the typical aromatic persistence of a high-quality grappa. The product is soft and velvety, with flavors of raisins, tobacco, and wood aroma. Aging in oak barrels gives the product a combination of aromas, a mix of the softness of the wood and the freshness of the fruity aroma. The Extra Old project was born several years ago at the Sibona distillery: the aim was to obtain a new and top-of-the-line product that would satisfy even the most demanding tasters. Distillation was carried out with the aid of a steam locomotive, which was later replaced by copper stills. The pomace is processed fresh to preserve its aroma: the distillation plant has been significantly improved over the years, precisely to produce a high-quality product. Three of the company's oenologists were employed to develop the recipe and process for producing Sibona Grappa XO. Over the years, the distillate has won several international awards and is excellent paired with dark chocolate or dried fruit, enhancing its smooth, rounded flavor.
Details
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Emilio Cappa, Gianluca Bordone
- Bottles produced: 400.000
From its origins, Sibona distillery has handcrafted its “grappas” from single vine varieties. The distillation process consists of vapour production from fresh marc soon after it arrives in the distillery. Originally, distillation was carried out by means of an old locomotive, which, in time, gave way to copper alembics. Marc is distilled no sooner it arrives in the distillery, which allows the extraction of the grape’s full aroma. Recently, the distillation of Muscat, Hamburg Muscat and pink Muscat grapes, immediately after fermentation, has given origin to a spirit called “Distillato Uva” (named UvediLanga by licence). This distillate has been acclaimed by connoisseurs for its excellent quality and organoleptic characteristics.
Besides the selection of the best marc of the zone, Sibona’s grappas reach high quality levels thanks to accurate distillation, constant updating and improvement of the equipment, the experience of two oenologists who have been working in distillation for years, the elimination of the first and last portions of the distillates, and last, but not least, a long ageing period in barrels, which renders the grappas not only soft and pleasant but also more complex and aromatised. Read more
