tuscany # 77 ~ a devil brew

Grape residue, Poggio Casciano ~ outside Firenze, Tuscany • click to embiggenIn Italy, by law, wineries are required to give their grape residue / pomace - the solid remains of grapes, olives, or other fruit after pressing for juice or oil - to grappa makers.

Grappa is a rather potent (75-125 US proof) that is intended for use as a digestivo, an after-dinner drink to aid in the digestion of heavy meals. Or, as I discovered, it can be consumed in "appropriate" quantities - straight, no ice or mixer - with the net result of getting rather hammered.

Grappa is best avoided by those who don't like a beverage with a bite and a kick. However, if you do like it that way, proceed with caution and keep your plans for the next day rather loose.

Comments

[stephen]

It's truly a magical beverage.