ÙE® l’Acquavite d’Uva

Il Fragolino


From Fragolino grapes. Aromatic, it reminds blueberries and soft fruit.

I Vigneti Monovitigno® are differentiated from the Cru Monovitigno® by the fact that pomace comes from a single grape variety which is linked to more dedicated production zones and by the non hand-made bottling technique.  The Grape Spirit combines within it the elegance of wine distillate and the character of the Grappa. ÙE / Grapes in the language of Friuli.

27th November 1984: Benito and Giannola Nonino created the Grape Spirit ÙE® by distilling the skin, pulp and grape juice in a single operation. Ministerial Authorization for the production of Grape Spirit (D.M. 20.10.84) was granted following a specific request by the Noninos.  The success of this distillate over the years has been such that it has persuaded Italian and foreign distillers to follow the Nonino model.

  • Primary Product

    Fragolino grapes

  • Artisanal Distillation

    Discontinuous with head and tail cutting, in copper steam stills.

  • Alcohol Content

    38% vol.

  • Bottling

    Bottle in transparent glass 350, 700 e 2000 ml.

  • Taste Sentation

    It should be served at about 12°C in an icy open tulip shaped glass.

  • Tasting

    Aromatic, it reminds blueberries and soft fruit.

Primary Product


Selection of Fragolino grapes, harvested fresh, perfectly ripe to keep intact the fragrances and flavors of the vine variety of origin.

Production strictly dependent on the individual year’s harvest.

Fermentation


Under vacuum in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperature, immediately
followed by distillation in order to avoid harmful secondary fermentations.

Rest


From six months to a year in stainless steel tanks.

100% Distilled with artisanal method


Batch method with the removal of the heads and the tails in special artisanal batch steam stills created by Benito Nonino for the distillation of grapes. The distillation happens very slowly to allow the volatile components, responsible for the perfumes, a proper evaporation period and subsequent condensation, in order to keep intact the precious organoleptic characteristics of the chosen vines varieties.

Sensations


Aromatic, it reminds blueberries and soft fruit.
It should be served at about 12° in an iced open tulip shaped glass. Before tasting, ÙE® l’Acquavite d’Uva should rest in the glass for some minutes: taking oxygen the fragrances are exalted and the nose-palate harmony is completed.

Cocktail


Rosa Tiepolo


Barman Andrea Scubla, Best Western Hotel Là di Moret, Udine - Italy

I Vigneti Monovitigno® are differentiated from the Cru Monovitigno® by the fact that pomace comes from a single grape variety which is linked to more dedicated production zones and by the non hand-made bottling technique.  The Grape Spirit combines within it the elegance of wine distillate and the character of the Grappa. ÙE / Grapes in the language of Friuli.

Combinations


ÙE® Monovitigno® Fragolino is perfect if coupled to chocolate based sweets, strawberries, raspberries and red fruit.