The Dellavalle Grappa Affinata in botti di Ciliegio comes from the long-established Distilleria Roberto Dellavalle in Vigliano d’Asti, Piedmont, and impresses with its elegant, fruit-forward cask ageing. For this bottling, selected pomace is distilled using traditional methods in small copper stills to preserve the delicate aromas of the Piedmontese grape varieties in their purest form. The grappa is then aged in cherry wood casks (botti di ciliegio), which impart its characteristic, slightly sweet woody notes as well as warm, red-fruity aromas. Bottled at 42 per cent by volume, this grappa displays a harmonious balance of fresh fruit, gentle spice and subtle oaky depth. The ageing in cherry wood makes it a standout within the Dellavalle portfolio and particularly highlights the elegant structure of this Piedmontese grappa.


The influence of the cherry wood creates a soft, finely balanced bouquet characterised by both fruity and spicy notes. The combination of the freshness of the pomace and subtle oak notes creates a rounded, multi-layered flavour profile. As such, the Grappa Affinata in botti di Ciliegio presents itself as a premium spirit that combines the regional distilling tradition with an unusual yet harmonious oak ageing process.

Tasting Note

Colour: Golden with subtle reddish highlights from ageing in cherry wood.

Nose: Delicate sweetness, ripe red fruits, subtle woody aromas and a hint of spice.

Palate: Smooth, fruit-driven, harmonious, with elegant notes of cherry wood and a gentle sweetness.

Finish: Long-lasting, warm, round and finely structured.

This Dellavalle Grappa Affinata in botti di Ciliegio is ideal with desserts such as Piedmontese hazelnut cake, zabaione, chocolate tarts or cherries in syrup. It also creates an intriguing contrast between sweetness and spice when paired with mature cheeses such as Taleggio or Pecorino. It is particularly harmonious as a digestif following classic Italian dishes, or enjoyed neat at a slightly higher serving temperature, when its cherry wood notes and gentle fruity sweetness come into their own.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: ErreDiErre S.r.L., Dellavalle Distilleria, Corso Savona, 121, 14100 Asti, Italy, dellavalle.export@gmail.com

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