Grape type: Fresh marc of schiava, merlot and lagrein, nettles.
Appearance: Dark green.
Aromatic profile: Light aroma.
Taste: Persistent, slightly alcoholic, great balance between the excellent destillate and the nettles.
Alcoholic strength: 40% Vol.
Notes: Nettles usually grow right next to rivers or on the edge of forests and is well known for its digestive characteristics. Nettles are harvested in spring and left to infuse cold in fresh grappa for about 45 days. Afterwards the liqueur is bottled with a fresh branch. This liqueur featured a herbaceous, slightly pungent taste.
The Villa Laviosa distillery is located in the picturesque municipality of Terlan in the northern Italian region of South Tyrol and is a renowned producer of grappa, liqueurs and other spirits. The distillery is based in an old villa built in the early 20th century by a wealthy family and now serves as a charming home for production. The Villa Laviosa distillery prides itself on using only the best raw materials the region. The grapes used to make the grappa come the surrounding vineyards, while the fruit for the liqueurs is sourced local farmers. By using only fresh and high-quality ingredients, the distillery is able to produce products of exceptional quality that reflect the distinctive aroma and taste of the region. The distillery is also known for its traditional distillation method. The master distillers at Villa Laviosa still use copper stills to produce their spirits. This method requires a lot of skill and experience to ensure that the grappa and liqueurs have the best aroma and taste. The result is a distinctive and high-quality pleasure. Villa Laviosa's product range includes a variety of spirits, classic grappa to fruity liqueurs. The best-known products include the "Grappa Riserva", the "Grappa di Teroldego" and the "Laviosa Limoncello". Each product is unique and offers an incomparable taste experience. The Villa Laviosa distillery is a family business that has been rooted in the region for generations. The passion for making spirits and the love for the region are reflected in every bottle that leaves the distillery. Combining tradition and innovation, the distillery has become one of the most respected producers of spirits in South Tyrol and is a popular destination for wine and spirit lovers all over the world.
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Juniper usually grows on an altitude of 1000m. It's berries are appreciated for their diuretic, digestive and soothing properties. The fresh and ripe juniper berries are lightly crushed before left to infuse cold in fresh grappa for about 45 days. Afterwards the grappa is bottled with a juniper branch. Our juniper grappa is characterised by a very strong and persistent taste.
The Dwarf pine grows in the Dolomites on an altitude of 1200 - 2700 m and is well known and appreciated because of its soothing and digestive characteristics. The fresh pine cones are collected between May and June and afterwards put into cold, fresh grappa for about 45 days. Our Dwarf pine grappa is further characterised by its intense flavour and - thanks to the pine cones - also by the traditional woody fragrance.
The stone pine is a tree that usually grows on an altitude of 1800 m and is appreciated for its digestive and soothing properties. The cones are left to infuse cold in fresh grappa with stone pine cones that will confer the traditional red colour. Spicy and unique flavour.
VIROPA Mountain Herbs A selectively tuned blend containing nine different herbs provides this herbal tea with a full and rounded taste. An excellent drink, which is often drunk after eating.
Color: yellow - bright green, Taste: fragrant taste of leaves and fresh fruit with a decisive and aromatic flavor, Cooking advice: on toasted bread but also on grilled red meat and on salads.
