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| BOTTEGA ALEXANDER ALEX GRAPPA BIANCA Veneto |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
Distilleria Bottega |
| Assessed from a bottle purchased at the LCBO as a personal holiday highlight. Family vintners since 1635, Distilleria Bottega was set up in 1977 by Aldo Bottega, a master distiller with over 30 years of experience. This crystal clear colourless triple-distilled “acqua di vita” is made by the use of Bottega’s specially designed copper pot stills along with specially selected pomace (the remains of grapes after pressing). The nose has lovely, fresh, floral notes along with an abundance of ripe pear and just a touch of fresh grass and hay. It’s dry, remarkably rounded and fresh on the palate with gently spicy, intense, ripe pear flavours and a lingering, lifted, smooth, gentle hay-tinged finish. Alex is a great sipping grappa that is both complex and elegant simultaneously. As opposed to the norm of 40%, it t has 38% alcohol and no residual sugar with lot number L05620 on the capsule. I like to serve it neat around 10ºC before dinner with smoked salmon and after dinner just by itself. As of today December 16th, there are 691 bottles in 50 stores including 282 in the Durham warehouse. |
CSPC |
12048 |
| Type |
Spirit - Grappa |
| Agent |
Nob Est |
| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Veneto |
| Rating |
***(92 points)
Smooth, Bright, Spicy, Pear |
| LCBO Note |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy |
| Seasonal limited quantities. The Bottegas are masters of grappa. Their Alexander range is a selection of rare grappas that are perfect for connoisseurs looking for a must have interpretation of Italy’s classic aqua di vita. Distilled from a blend of the finest wine pomace from Northern Italy, using traditional pot stills. Crystal clear in appearance. It's aromatic with refined aromas of dried fruit and fresh flowers. The soft and warm palate leads to flavours of light spice and tree fruit with floral tones. Enjoy chilled or add to espresso. Serving Suggestion: Chill and savour this slowly after a meal or add it to espresso coffee. |
Price |
$ 34.95 |
| Bottle Size |
700 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - December 12, 2020 |
| Cases bought |
120 (6 bottles per case) |
Check LCBO Availability |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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