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Artistry, energy and ingenuity abound in Alexander Grappas from entrepreneur Sandro Bottega and his family. From the Bottega family facilities near Venice in northeast Italy’s Veneto region -- the birthplace of grappa -- Alexander Grappas come in a series of sensational hand-blown bottles, each designed by Sandro Bottega and made by local master craftsmen at the family’s glass production site. In addition to grappa and glassware, this energetic family’s ventures include production of wines and sparkling wines, wine accessories, mineral water, olive oil and organic food.

Alexander Grappas are double distilled to a delicate 40º proof and made according to the most exacting standards. The result is a line of elegant, soft, smooth grappas of utmost quality and purity.

Production Area
A vintage-dated grappa made from pomace arising out of the production of Amarone and its dessert wine counterpart, Recioto di Amarone, the two legendary red wines of Italy’s Veneto region. Use of the sweet Recioto pomace lends a particularly distinctive quality to Alexander Platinum, which retains a hint of the intensely flavorful grapes left to dry on the vines until the fall.

Vinification
Amarone and its dessert wine counterpart, Recioto di Amarone, are both made from a classic blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes; all three varieties are native to the Veneto region. Alexander Platinum is made from the pomace of these two majestic red wines. After a double-distillation in copper steam alembic stills, a period of refinement ensues, with the resulting grappa left to rest for a couple of months in stainless steel vats, before being bottled and released.

Bouquet
Richly perfumed; spicy aromas evolve against a faintly bitter, pleasingly harmonious backdrop suggesting dried grapes and cherries.

Taste
The palate is soft, dry and persistent.

Alcohol
60%

Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled, on the rocks either neat or with addition of water, soda or tonic