Italian by tradition, by culture and by law. That is grappa, and that is how Distilleria Dalla Vecchia presents it to us – a producer that knows exactly what it is talking about. Under EU regulations, only Italian pomace brandy can be called grappa!
But for Dalla Vecchia it is not just a matter of rules. It is a matter of tradition, history and territory, and probably, above all, of heart.
Antica Distilleria Dalla Vecchia can boast superior quality for its grappas. A value that comes from experience and deep knowledge of the craft, but also from a deep bond with the territory, its history and its traditions.
We are in the province of Vicenza, in the town of Malo to be precise.
Here, to say grappa is to say Dalla Vecchia, both because the family name has deep roots in the area and because of the contribution the family, over past generations, has made to grappa production and to establishing it as an exclusive product, a treasure of Italian craftsmanship. It was Giovanni Dalla Vecchia who built the first still in 1870, and that is where it all began. A story that has grown richer over the centuries and has come down to the present day with the same passion and drive.
One thing is certain: Dalla Vecchia grappas are the expression of a love, not just a way of working, and with every sip they convey something more than the pleasure of good taste. They hint at commitment and determination, choices and knowledge, technique and research – all the qualities that make a product like this a different, exclusive grappa.
The history of Antica Distilleria Dalla Vecchia is probably still little known.
We leave it to its grappas to tell it; after all, tasting a product of this kind is the best way to sense the values of the place it comes from. Because it is these values that make Dalla Vecchia grappas even more precious.
The line is Libera Nos A Malo, fine grappas that form the backbone of Distilleria Dalla Vecchia’s production.
Among the best grappas we offer, without a doubt.
Because every Libera Nos A Malo grappa reaffirms the union between the Vicenza area’s deep-rooted calling for quality grappa and distilling know-how passed down from father to son, from one generation to the next.
A strength of Dalla Vecchia grappas worth highlighting is the raw material: only fresh local pomace is distilled in steam-heated copper stills in batches. Ageing takes place in 225-litre oak casks, barriques: French oak for short ageing, Hungarian for long ageing.
Libera Nos A Malo 49°
This Dalla Vecchia grappa deserves special attention. It is the first and only unfiltered barrique grappa, outstanding for its quality and unique of its kind.
Made from a blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Raboso grapes, the spirit rests at 49° for eight years in heavily toasted American oak barriques. The flavour of the cask remains intact because the grappa is not filtered.
Libera Nos A Malo 49° grappa has a full flavour, ranging from hazelnut to liquorice, from chocolate to toasted wood. Its rich, complex flavour unfolds in the mouth and lingers for a long time.
Tasting it is an experience like few others. It should be served at room temperature in a wide glass and poured a couple of minutes before drinking.
Libera Nos A Malo Vintage
Still Libera Nos A Malo, still a grappa of superior quality. The Vintage is another Dalla Vecchia offering worth mentioning because it is a limited edition (around 1,000 bottles are produced each year) and because it is one of those grappas that refined palates cannot miss.
It is made from freshly pressed pomace, again from Cabernet, Merlot and Raboso, distilled in batches in small copper boilers. It is aged in American oak casks for 8 years.
A sipping grappa, to be served at room temperature in a wide glass, Libera Nos A Malo Vintage is rich and full, with a woody, bitter and slightly smoky aftertaste.
The Libera Nos A Malo line also includes the 20 stagioni, the classica, the 44° and the 3 annate: they are among the Antica Distilleria Dalla Vecchia grappas we have selected for our range.
You can explain why Dalla Vecchia grappas are of superior quality, you can describe the values that drive this Vicenza distillery. Then you can try its creations and understand it all with the very first sip!
