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"From Distilleria Santa Teresa dei F.LLI Marolo in Mussotto d-Alba, Italy come these
three new-to-America charmers:
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GRAPPA MAROLO
Grappa Barolo Grapes
42% Alcohol $65.00/750 ml
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Pretty flaxen/straw yellow tint, absolute purity; the nose starts with a high voltage charge
of mustiness immediately following the pour, then it settles down in the second pass into a serene, grapy,
almost cheese-like scent that develops further with each nosing -- a seriously seductive
bouquet that's on the mark from start to finish; in the mouth, this grappa
offers multilayered tastes of grapers, honey, citrus, litchi, and honey wheat bread -- one
of the more complex grappa flavor experiences I've come across in the past two years --
the midpalate is a flavor banquet of fruit and spirit; the finish is long, citrusy,
deliciously tart, and amazingly elegant; a top drawer grappa that
deserves a wide audience in the U.S.
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"GRAPPA MAROLO
Grappa Sangiovese da
Brunello di Montalcino Grapes
42% Alcohol $60.00/750 ml
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Crystal clarity, ideal purity; the interesting bouquet is almost more fabric-like than
grape-like and I say this not as a negative at all -- in fact, I find this atypical aroma
attractive -- the second pass unveils a heady spiritiness that I favorably respond to --
beneath the alcohol, though, lies a potent grape must scent that's both fresh and alluring -
while not the most classical grappa nose, this bouquet keeps my attention riveted; on
palate, this forward, assertive grappa thrusts comely flavors of licorice, sweet spirit, and ripe
grapes onto the taste buds -- and they love it -- the midpalate highlights serious licorice
and aniseed; the aftertaste is very long, vegetal/herbal with a dash of sassy spice;
very nicely made grappa with a wonderful element of genuine pizzaz.
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