The elevation of Grappa in wood
The Aging of Grappa
Young Grappas have a crystalline appearance and are absolutely transparent. In contrast, Grappas aged in wood acquire colors ranging from light straw yellow to darker amber tones, depending on the aging time and the quality of the wood used.
Types of Wood
Not all wood is the same: some types of wood have peculiar characteristics depending on their geographical origin and their physical and molecular structure.
The Grappa Barrel: The Barrique
The term "Barrique" refers to a small-capacity barrel used to ferment and age special wines and to age distillates like Grappa.
Aging and "Angels' Share"
With the aging of Grappa in wood, the entire array of aromas and scents of the distillate will be modified, and the phenomenon of evaporation will occur.
