Pojer e Sandri grappa Essenzia Vol.48% Cl.50

Pojer and Sandri: The excellence of the Grappa from the pomace that make up the famous sweet fortified wine Essenzia.

This sweet wine from the Pojer and Sandri winery is obtained from a skillful assembly of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Riesling Renano, Gewurztraminer and Kerner grapes.

The grapes are harvested as late as possible, in late harvest, usually between the end of November and the beginning of December.

Essenzia is not produced every year as its production is strictly linked to weather conditions.

For over two centuries, the historic Pojer e Sandri distillery has stood out in the panorama of high-quality production in Trentino, a region renowned for its food and wine excellence.

Their Essenzia grappa represents an extraordinary example of craftsmanship and respect for traditions, reinterpreted with innovation and passion.

The Pojer e Sandri agricultural company has a tradition of quality in wines and grappa.

Founded in 1947, Pojer e Sandri is committed to enhancing the excellence of the territory, using the highest quality grapes and careful and environmentally friendly distillation techniques.

Their grappa Essenzia, obtained from the distillation of the pomace of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Riesling Renano, Gewurztraminer and Kerner super ripe, liqueur.

The destemmed pomace is distilled immediately after racking and after a light pressing carried out with an old hydraulic press

All the sugar is already transformed into alcohol.

With a new technology the grape seeds are removed which represent, in weight, a percentage ranging from 20 to 45%.

In this way it is possible to avoid the distillation of wood, waxes and oil that make up the grape seed itself.

For the distillation they use their own discontinuous bain-marie still of a very new conception, which the owners themselves collaborated in designing.

Only the peel is distilled as soon as the sugar fermentation is finished, which takes place in small containers with a capacity of 4 quintals.

Small masses to avoid overheating and to guarantee maximum transparency of the origin and integrity of the vine.

At the end of the distillation process, a high-proof grappa is obtained (73° – 78°), which is placed in special stainless steel tanks awaiting subsequent processing.

Ideal to be enjoyed alone, as a digestive, or accompanied by chocolate and small pastries, the Essenzia grappa by Pojer e Sandri represents an authentic sensory experience.

The care in production and the passion of the artisans are reflected in every sip, providing a refined and memorable pleasure.

Pojer e Sandri continues to consolidate its reputation as one of the main interpreters of Italian artisanal grappa.

Their Essenzia grappa is a tribute to tradition, reinterpreted with elegance and innovation, which conquers experts and enthusiasts of fine spirits.

Tasting Notes:

Color: crystalline white.

Aromas: This grappa stands out for its aroma, the scent is intense and ostentatiously fruity. Tropical notes such as banana and pineapple are recognizable.

Taste: On the palate, it is full-bodied, buttery, balanced and persistent, with a character that enhances the persistence of fortified grapes and at the same time the power expressed through distillation.