Raw materials
grape pomace
wines
Brand
Montesabotino
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Montesabotino is the line of spirits (mainly grappa and aged brandy) produced and selected by Zanin 1895. The range focuses on Gran Riserva and Vintage expressions made from typical Veneto raw materials and matured in oak casks and barriques.
aged grappa
vintage grappa
Grappa Gran Riserva
aged brandies
distillates from grape pomace and wines
Producer range
Producer range Montesabotino
Spirit categories
aged grappa
vintage grappa
Grappa Gran Riserva
aged brandies
distillates from grape pomace and wines
Representative products
Grappa Montesabotino Gran Riserva 10Y 70cl
Grappa Montesabotino Stravecchia Vintage 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
Slavonian oak
barrique (oak)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
For grappa: controlled fermentation (under vacuum) in stainless steel tanks and discontinuous steam distillation in copper pot stills with heads and tails cuts; slow distillation to preserve aromatic components. For brandy: distillation of selected wines followed by prolonged ageing in wood.
Distillation
Controlled fermentation in stainless steel (under vacuum) followed by discontinuous steam distillation in copper pot stills; slow process with selection of cuts (heads/tails) to preserve aromas.
Ageing
Prolonged ageing in wooden casks (Slavonian oak) and in barriques; some Gran Riserva expressions mature for 10, 20 or 30 years.
Producer history Montesabotino
Montesabotino is a selection of products tied to the production tradition of Distilleria Zanin (ZANIN 1895). The line gathers the Venetian distillery's experience in producing and ageing grappa and brandy, with references to the Gran Riserva range (ageing up to 30 years) and vintage labels in the catalogue.
Production philosophy
A pursuit of quality through careful selection of raw materials, rigorous controls of the distillation process and long periods of wood ageing. The offer combines traditional methods and modern control practices to produce balanced, characterful spirits.
Territory
Productions linked to the Veneto area; the line is managed by Distilleria Zanin based in Zugliano (province of Vicenza).
Awards and recognitions
Official materials report awards and mentions related to Zanin production (e.g. Best Distillery of Italy - 2008; ISW - Silver Medal 2009; mentions in national grappa competitions).
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