Grappa friulana

The Geographical Indication (GI) Grappa Friulana or Grappa del Friuli is reserved to the grape pomace brandy obtained from raw materials obtained from grapes produced and vinified in Friuli Venezia Giulia, as well as distilled and bottled in plants located in the same territory. 
It is obtained by distillation, directly through water vapor or after the addition of water in the still, of fermented or semi-fermented pomace. The distillation must be carried out at less than 86% by volume. It can be aged in unvarnished or coated wooden containers, or it can be flavored with natural botanicals. In order to be released for consumption it must have a minimum alcoholic strength of 40% by volume.
It has a strong, rustic and straightforward taste. The average alcohol by volume is around 45%, without however taking away its personality.