Grappa di Bolgheri Sassicaia 500ml

Grappa di Bolgheri Sassicaia is a rare and prestigious collaboration between Jacopo Poli and the Incisa della Rocchetta family of Tenuta San Guido. Distilled from the marc of the world-renowned Sassicaia wine in Tuscany and aged in oak barrels, it delivers a structured, silky and complex spirit. A luxurious grappa that captures the essence of Italy’s most celebrated terroir.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Pale straw in colour with layered aromas of roasted hazelnuts, peanuts, coffee, biscuits and dark chocolate. On the palate, silky and balanced, with buttery, nutty flavours that evolve into creamy vanilla custard. The finish is clean and dry, carrying faint hints of butterscotch and oak, leaving a seductively elegant impression.

Key Details

• Producer: Poli Distillery
• Type: Grappa
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (Sassicaia pomace)
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 500ml
• Other: Best served at 18–20°C in a tulip glass
• Serve: Neat after dinner; also with espresso, dried fruit or fine chocolate

Craftsmanship & Story

This grappa is born from the legendary Sassicaia estate in Bolgheri, with marc transported from Tenuta San Guido to the Poli family distillery in Veneto. Using traditional discontinuous copper stills, Poli distils the pomace in small batches before ageing it in oak barrels previously used for Sassicaia wine. The result is a spirit of extraordinary finesse that bridges Tuscany’s famed winemaking with Poli’s century-long grappa mastery.

Special Features

A collaboration between two icons of Italian heritage: Poli Distillery and the Sassicaia estate. Distilled with artisanal care in copper pot stills and matured in Sassicaia’s own oak barriques, it inherits the wine’s aristocratic character while offering a uniquely grappa expression. Presented in a 500ml bottle and metal gift tube, it embodies prestige and collectability.

Recognition & Accolades

Grappa di Bolgheri Sassicaia has consistently impressed critics and competitions worldwide, affirming its reputation as one of Italy’s finest grappas.

• Winner: 2021 International Spirits Challenge
• 95/100: Natalie Maclean
• 91/100: Nick’s Wines
• Silver: 2002 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Food Pairing

This grappa’s elegance and depth make it ideal for decadent desserts and refined after-dinner traditions. Pair with high-cocoa dark chocolate, biscotti, almond biscuits, or panna cotta for complementary nutty and vanilla notes. Dried fruit and gelato add richness and contrast, while aged Pecorino or other mature cheeses provide a savoury counterpoint. In true Italian style, enjoy it alongside espresso as a caffè corretto or follow coffee with a neat pour as an ammazzacaffè. For a contemplative pairing, it also harmonises beautifully with a fine cigar.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A refined spirit that embodies the marriage of Sassicaia’s legendary wine heritage with Poli’s artisanal grappa tradition. Presented in a collector’s gift tube, it makes a luxurious gift for discerning connoisseurs and a memorable centrepiece for any after-dinner occasion.

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