Negro Aquavitae Di Vinaccia

Nose: Brioche, raisins, icing sugar, plums, beeswax candles. Palate: Sweet arrival with prunes, raisins, dried apricot and resin. It gains complexity in the development and the texture is full and glycerous. Finish: Medium/long. Bittersweet chocolate and slightly sour wax fading to a fruity semi-sweetness in the aftertaste. This is a very basic grappa and it displays all the expected aromas and flavours, however I'd only recommend it if you've never tasted grappa and want to try it at a budget price. Grappa typically has a lot of resinous flavours derived from crushed grape stems and seeds and you may hate it. Ice cold and small sips is the way to go for beginners. Oh, and by the way the name "Acquavitae di Vinaccia" is not a designation of origin or grape type - it just means "spirit made from pomace" - i.e. grappa. "Adequate" : 73/100 (2.25 stars)