Brezza Grappa di Barolo 1980s

Brezza Grappa di Barolo 1980s Grappa is a grape pomace brandy originating in Northern Italy. It is also made and consumed in various other markets using the grappa name, or approximated under various other labels. Other pomace brandies or Eaux de vie include Bulgarian Rakia and Israeli Arak. Most grappa is clear, indicating it is unaged, though there can be a hint of pigment from the grape solids. Alcohol by volume levels tends to range between 35 and 60 percent. In recent years aged grappas have become more common. These take on a yellowish or brownish color, generally from the oak used. Flavors and aromas depend on the grapes (type, variety and quality) and the specifics of the distillation process. The uninitiated can sometimes find it hard to get beyond the burning sensation of the alcohol. In Italy, grappa is mainly served as a digestive or after dinner drink to assist with the digestion of heavy meals. It is also combined with coffee in various ways, both in the same glass or sep