Zu Plun Grappa Rosenmuskateller 0,5L 42%

Nonino Grappa Il Merlot 0.7L 41% The history of Nonino Nonino grappa is synonymous with the highest quality worldwide and is also an indispensable digestif for many connoisseurs in Germany. The Nonino family has been distilling grappa since 1897 and has had to go down a rocky road in the process. It all began with Orazio Nonino, who traveled around with a mobile still on wheels and distilled overdue fruit, etc. from local farmers. In 1897, Orazia Nonino decided to go into business for himself and founded his own distillery in Ronchi di Percoto. From 1933 onwards, Nonino grappa was no longer sold in the obligatory basket bottles, but in smaller quantities in glass bottles. In the years that followed, the Nonino family's business grew steadily and sales of Nonino grappa continued to rise. Nevertheless, grappa remained a relatively inexpensive spirit and was therefore also known as farmer's schnapps. This changed in 1962 when Nonino began intensive research into improving the quality of grappa in order to transform it from "Cinderella to queen". Over the next few years, the reputation of the high quality of Nonino grappas grew and in 1973 a new era was ushered in with the presentation of Monovitigno Nonino, the first single-variety grappa. The Nonino Grappa Il Merlot The Nonino Grappa Il Merlot is also a single-variety grappa that represents Nonino's long tradition of quality, research, innovation, enthusiasm and professionalism. The Nonino Grappa Il Merlot is made, as the name suggests, from Merlot grape pomace. After the pomace has been destemmed and fermented in a controlled manner, it is distilled in one of 60 discontinuous stills. This time-consuming and labor-intensive method of distillation produces an unrecognizably pure and aromatic grappa. The taste of the Nonino Grappa Il Merlot The Nonino Grappa Il Merlot should be drunk at room temperature, as this is the only way it can develop its diverse aromas. On the nose, the Nonino Grappa Il Merlot has fine grape notes, which are complemented by floral aromas. On the palate, the Nonino Grappa Il Merlot then reveals a typical cherry stone aroma, which is also presented in the fine aftertaste of the Nonino Grappa Il Merlot. In addition to pure enjoyment, the Noninos recommend adding around 1-2 teaspoons of the Nonino Grappa Il Merlot to every risotto - this is said to give it an incomparable taste!

Nonino Grappa Lo Chardonnay 0.7L 41% Nonino Grappa Lo Chardonnay is a pomace brandy from Italy, distilled 100% from the Chardonnay grape and stored for 6-12 months. Colored in a delicate gold tone, Nonino Grappa Lo Chardonnay is smooth and lively on the palate, with fruity wine aromas, honey, vanilla, nutty notes and a beautiful balance. The aftertaste is long and soft.

Zu Plun Grappa Blauburgunder 0.5L 42% South Tyrol - Italy At the foot of the Dolomites on the Plunhof, Florian Rabanser has built his own small distillery. He has specialized in first-class, clean and expressive products and wants to present both very traditional distillates and experimental products. The master distiller sources the raw materials for his distillates mainly from the South Tyrol region as well as the Seiser Alm and neighboring fruit and wine regions. In terms of the product range, he does not want to focus only on regional grappa or other fruit brandies; his range also already includes rum and gin. Grappa Blauburgunder A classic grape variety for cooler wine-growing regions is the Pinot Noir. Depending on the region you are in, you will often find the name Spätburgunder or Schwarzburgunder; on the Italian side it is known as Pinot Nero. However, not the whole fruit itself is used to make grappa, but rather the pomace, the so-called press residue. This falls during wine production after the juice is pressed out of the fruit and is the predominantly solid residue of the vines. This is then heated indirectly over a water bath and the rising vapors are then cooled. Using different temperatures, an attempt is made to dissolve the individual substances from the pomace residue several times. The distillate is then bottled in steel tanks or wooden barrels, depending on the further processing required. Before it is finally bottled, the distillate is brought to drinking strength by adding filtered water. The aroma of the Blauburgunder Grappa ranges between sweet, ripe cherries, wild berries and a hint of bitter almond aroma. On the palate it is clearly powerful and is accompanied by soft fruit notes.

Zu Plun Grappa Traminer 0.5L 42% Florian Rabanser The clever mind behind the products of the Zu Plun schnapps distillery is Florian Rabanser. The success story of South Tyrolean schnapps began with the purchase of an ancient farm from the 15th century. Rabanser also places particular emphasis on aromatic variety, which reflects the taste of South Tyrolean nature and the surrounding regions. Grappa made from Gewürztraminer What many people don't know is that Traminer does not have its origins in Italy, but probably in Egypt. Over the years it came to Italy by water and has been grown there for many centuries in the area around Tramin, thus getting its name. Pomace from selected wineries in the South Tyrolean region was also used for Gewürztraminer. The pomace from small wineries contains significantly more liquid than that from industrial plants. This means that a more powerful base product serves as the starting material for the distillate. The grape variety is known for its complex, spicy bouquet. In the distillate, however, it has a rich, floral aroma. On the palate, it is soft and develops a fruity spiciness.

Zu Plun Grappa Riesling 0.5L 42% From the Riesling pomace of small vineyards above Neustift, Florian Rabanser distills an excellent Riesling Grappa of outstanding quality, which impresses with its diverse fruitiness with aromas of peach, apricot, quince, green apple and a soft, typical palate. Its aftertaste is surprisingly soft and pleasantly mild.