Grappa Riserva 'Saeculum Tertium' Antica Distilleria di Altavilla

Grappa Riserva "Saeculum Tertium" from Antica Distilleria di Altavilla is a distillate produced in the Monferrato area of Piedmont. It is rich and complex, dedicated to those who love grappa with a smooth, evolved and enveloping taste. The starting raw material consists of fine and very fresh Barbera and Ruché grape pomace, which, with its intensely fruity and floral profile, guarantees an important aromatic base for the subsequent distillation process. If to this we add a very long aging in wood, the final result is a grappa of absolute excellence, which is at the top of the national production of this historic distillate of our tradition.

"Saeculum Tertium" is a long-aged Grappa Riserva, produced by the Antica Distilleria di Altavilla, a true Piedmontese excellence, which has been making high-end distillates for six generations. This is a historic family tradition, expertly handed down over the centuries, which still represents an indispensable point of reference. The great finesse of the Grappa, stems from the use of the highest quality pomace, brought to the distillery while still very fresh, and from a careful discontinuous distillation process, carried out with copper stills powered by steam boilers. Distillations follow the seasonality of the Piedmont grape harvests and are carried out only in the autumn period, so that the pomace can be used as soon as the fermentations are finished. A guarantee of quality that is reflected in the fragrance and aromatic richness of the distillates.

Antica Distilleria di Altavilla's Riserva "Saeculum Tertium" is a charming barrel-aged grappa, born of ancient know-how, combined with a rigor and accuracy in distillation that does not admit of smearing. In the glass it has an intense and very bright amber color. The bouquet expresses aromas of great aromatic complexity, with notes of vanilla, delicate sweet spices, cocoa, dark chocolate, hints of freshly roasted coffee and nuances of dried fruit. The palate entry is successful and warm, with soft, multifaceted aromas and a long, lingering finish.