In a place with as much history as Italy, it’s common to encounter firsts, whether it’s the first bank, the oldest university or even the first espresso machine. In Bassano del Grappa, about 20 miles from Vicenza at the base of the Monte Grappa hills, you’ll find the first grappa distillery. Farmers had long made stronger alcohol out of grape pomac...

While visiting your favorite Italian restaurant or taking that once-in-a-lifetime trip to Rome last summer, you might've heard Italians speak about their passion for digestifs. Though the word might sound foreign to your ears, you've most likely indulged in a digestif yourself at least once or twice. While you've probably had a sip of tangy limonce...

One of the signature features of Italy’s famous la dolce vita includes lingering over the table after the plates are cleared, and grappa, the country’s signature grape spirit, has long been a part of the experience. Aaron Wood-Snyderman, wine and beverage director at Four Seasons Resort Maui, which includes Italian-inspired Ferraro’s Restaurant & B...

Grappa, an iconic Italian spirit, is deeply rooted in the country’s rich cultural and culinary heritage. This unique distilled beverage is known for its robust flavor and aromatic qualities. Traditionally, grappa was considered a poor man’s drink, made by resourcefully utilizing the remnants of the winemaking process. Today, it enjoys global recogn...

A historic venue for a product of excellence, which over the centuries has become an authentic icon of Italian tradition. Distilleria Nardini has been producing grappa since 1779, and it’s right here, in Bassano del Grappa, in the heart of the Veneto region, that today you can still immerse yourself in the intense aromas and flavors of a distillate...

Grappa is an after-dinner drink that is well-known by name but can easily be misunderstood. Like Taylor Swift, it’s had a reputation in the digestif world, and it’s time to bring this delectable drink into its Lover era. To begin, it’s important to understand what grappa is. Despite misconceptions, it is not wine. Grappa is an Italian distillate or...

Like fashion, the realm of cocktails can be a fickle place. One day you're in, and the next you're out. But, just as happens on the runway, trends come and go — and come again. And each incarnation brings with it subtle nuances and updates on an old classic. Such is the case with Grappa. The Italian liqueur once known as a poor man's drink is havin...

Hello Grappa!, a new E.U.-funded promotional campaign designed to energize Americans around this sustainable Italian spirit, is hosting a cocktail contest and series of workshops on June 14, 15 and 16 to coincide with Bar Convent in New York. All gatherings are open to bartenders, wine and spirits professionals, journalists, influencers and other t...

Grappa, the sustainable spirit made with grape pomace, has been a celebrated part of Italian drinks culture for centuries. American proponents of the drink, as well as those interested in finding out more about its many uses as a sipping spirit and cocktail ingredient, will have ample opportunities to celebrate and learn about it this June.Hello Gr...

Once associated with peasants, Grappa has drifted from its modest origins. Today, the spirit is common at Italian dinner tables of all stripes. Grappa’s evolution is a result of both tradition and reinvention, as modern distillers work to refine their products for generations to come. Though its role in modern drinking culture is still progressing,...