Nardini is Italy’s oldest grappa distillery, founded in Bassano del Grappa in the Veneto in 1779 on the famous covered bridge (Ponte degli Alpini) that spans the Brenta river, and has maintained continuous production from the same location for over two and a half centuries. The Nardini Rosso is an aged grappa expression produced from a blend of selected marc (vinaccia) from Veneto viticulture, aged in small oak barrels to develop the spirit’s characteristic amber colour, vanilla depth and the dried fruit and spice complexity that distinguishes aged grappa from its unaged (bianca) counterparts. Grappa, produced from the pressed grape skins, seeds and stems remaining after the winemaking process, is Italy’s most distinctively national spirit, whose flavour profile reflects the specific varieties and growing regions contributing to its marc, and Nardini’s centuries of experience with the Veneto’s diverse white and red marc sources provides the raw material for a blended aged expression of consistent and reliable character. The Rosso designation refers to the amber-red colour developed through barrel ageing, distinguishing it from the clear Bianca grappa in the range.

Nardini’s position as Italy’s oldest grappa producer, combined with its iconic location on the Bassano bridge and its unbroken family ownership across nearly ten generations, gives the brand a historical and cultural significance in Italian distilling that no other grappa producer can rival. The Rosso expression, in its distinctive flask-shaped bottle, is one of the most immediately recognisable premium Italian spirits in the on-trade, appearing on the digestivo menus of the finest Italian restaurants worldwide and carrying an association with the Italian fine dining tradition that has made grappa a genuine category in the world of fine spirits rather than simply a regional curiosity. The blend of aged marc from Veneto vineyards provides a spirit of warmth, aromatic complexity and genuine traditional Italian character.

Nardini Rosso is an ideal introduction to aged Italian grappa for those unfamiliar with the category, and a reliable and culturally anchored expression of the tradition for those who seek it as a digestivo after a fine meal or as a mixing element in grappa-based cocktails. Its historical provenance, distinctive presentation and the Nardini family’s commitment to the traditional Bassano style give it an authenticity that commercially driven competitors cannot replicate.

Amber with a warm and characterful nose of dried apricot, vanilla, warm spice, dried grape skin, almond and a light earthy mineral note from the marc base. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with warmth, good spirit integration, dried fruit and nutty complexity, and a long, warming, slightly bitter finish of genuine aged grappa character. Serve neat at room temperature after dinner.