Cocchi Grappa Doree Riserva

Giulio Cocchi founded his business in the North Western Italian town of Asti in 1891 when, as a young pastry chef, he became fascinated with the pairing of food and wine. Giulio began producing quality aromatic-infused wines and, by the turn of the century, two in particular; Barolo Chinato and Aperitivo Americano, had become very popular across international markets.

Cocchi's vermouths are much more than simple wines made with the infusion of herbs and spices. Aperitifs and digestifs par excellence, the Cocchi range is a taste of Piemonte's gastronomic history which dates back to the 1900s.

Giulio Cocchi is now owned by the Bava Family, themselves highly renowned wine producers. Today the winery still maintains its artisan character using only traditional techniques to craft the distinctive spirits that have made the Cocchi name synonymous with style and quality.

From the Americano, hailed as the original, to the Barolo Chinato, once drunk for medicinal purposes and to guard against fevers, Cocchi's vermouths remain some of the most well respected and quality driven in the world today.

Grappa Doree

Only the pomace from the finest Moscato d'Asti grapes is collected, fermented and then distilled in copper pot stills in the production of Cocchi's Grappa Dorée. The spirit is then aged for a minimum of three years in Piedmont style oak barrels which ensures the Grappa is a bright, golden colour and soft and elegant on the palate.

Perfect after dinner as a digestif, Cocchi Grappa Dorée should be served straight up at room temperature.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich, buttery sweetness rolls from the glass. Spicy anise is layered with freshly sliced apples and pears, with a base of sponge cake and pastry run through with baked sugar – pear tarte tatin, with vanilla cream.

Palate: Initially, the fruit is incredibly sharp but mouthwatering – unripe apple and pear drizzled with lemon juice. The sweeter, buttery notes slowly develop, but remain in the background. Floral and aromatic spices provide balance.

Finish: Medium-length, with floral touches fading to leave brown sugar and spice.