Marka: Nonino

AnticaCuvée® is a precise blend of Grappas Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Refosco aged for more than 3 to 17 years in small Limousin oak barrels or former Sherry barrels.

Amber, possessing great aromatic richness, a scent of spices, of brioche and pastries and bitter almond. Vintage dated and numbered production.

FEATURES
Primary Product
Carefully selected good quality pomace of Merlot , Cabernte Franc and Refosco, collected when it is fresh and soft.

Fermentation
In stainless steel tanks under vacuum and in temperature controlled conditions, followed immediately by distillation in order to avoid harmful secondary fermentations.

Artisanal Distillation
Artisanal batch steam distillation according to the ancient family tradition in special, exclusive stills renovated by Benito Nonino. The distillation happens very slowly to allow the volatile components, responsible for the perfumes, a proper evaporation period and subsequent condensation, in order to keep intact the precious organoleptic characteristics of the chosen vines varieties.

Natural Aging
A blend of Grappas which have been aged over 3 to 17 years in small oak barrels from Limousin and former Sherry barrels. Bottled without the addition of flavours and/ or caramel.

Production
Limited and numbered.

Alcohol content
43% vol

Tasting
It has to be served in a special crystal glass, very wide and curved-balloon type. Before tasting AnticaCuvée®, it is crucial to let it rest in the glass for some minutes: on exposure to oxygen the perfumes are enhanced and the nose/palate harmony is perfected.

Visual sensation
Amber, luminous and enveloping.

Olfactory sensation
Possessing great aromatic richness, a scent of spices, of brioche and pastries, orange and candied fruits.

Taste sensation
Warm, velvety and persistent, its aromatic shades are backed up with additional apricot fruit notes, vanilla and bitter almond.

When and how to drink AnticaCuvée®
Its particular elegance and personality is the perfect end to a meal, perhaps accompanied by a good cigar, as an accompaniment while reading or to be savoured with one’s friends. It goes unforgettably well with foie gras, dark chocolate or hot chocolate-based desserts.