Grappa is a fragrant grape-based spirit of between 40% and 60% alcohol by volume (80 to 120 proof), of Italian origin. It is made by distilling pomace, i.e., grape residue (primarily the skins, but also stems and seeds) left over from winemaking.
Grappa
A strong Italian liquor made from fermented grape skins
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Grappa
distilled skins and seeds (Italy). See marc
Grapy
quite rare flavor of the grape itself in wine. Most common with Muscat, Beaujolais, Gewurztraminer and Riesling ...
Grappa: An Italian spirit distilled from pumice. Dry and high in alcohol, it is typically consumed after dinner.
Green: Term used to describe a young wine that has not developed enough to balance out its acidity.
GRAPPA
A digestive liqueur produced in Italy
GRAVES
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Grappa
In its purest form is un-aged brandy.
Gravel
Denotes mineral or earthy qualities found in firm textured wines. This is an attractive quality in some dry white wines.
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Promace: The skins, seeds, pulp, and stems left in the fermenting vat or cask after wine making, often used to make Italian grappa, and is served after dinner as a digestive.
Prickle: Presence of tiny bubbles in some young wines.
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Pomace: The mass of skins, pits, and stems left over after fermentation; used to make grappa in Italy and marc in France.
The French word for pomace (the solids left after making wine). Also a brandy distilled from pomace (eau-de-vie de marc). In Italy the brandy is known as Grappa.
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This white grape vine is the one that has been cultivated in the Trentino region for the longest time. In addition to being well known as a varietal wine, the grape is famous for the grappa and Vin Santo dessert wine produced with it.
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