VecchiaRomagna(Nera)Brandy(700ml)

Sans While Grappa is the country’s national spirit, Italy is not a country foremost in one’s thoughts when brandy comes to mind. It is however, the home of a very likeable drink called Vecchia Romagna. From the heart of sunny central Italy where the premium Trebbiano grapes grow, Vecchia Romagna is distilled according to traditional methods. The distillate is aged intwo types of wooden barrels: the first are theFrench oak barriques (400 L) where it rests for at least a year, close contact with the wood imparting an intense aromaand a subtlevanilla scent. The next step takes place in large Slovenian oak barrels (4000-5000 L), which allow a slower exchange with the wood and the spirit to preserve all of the qualities of the original wine, becoming refined and rounded.The final phase of the Vecchia Romagna method isblending: the aged spirits are hand-picked and combined by skilled craftsmen. This delicate game of balance ensures that Vecchia Romagna’s sensorial characteristics remain unchanged over time. Finally, the selected brandies are combinedin large vats andleft to restfor at least three months before being bottled in theiconic triangular bottle. Although young it possesses a harmonious bouquet and a smooth and full flavoured character that is a bit of favourite amongst older Italians. 40% Alc./Vol.