Distillery
Nonino
Nonino is a historic family-owned Friulian company specializing in grappa, grape distillates and liqueurs (including Amaro Nonino Quintessentia and the Aperitivo Botanical Drink). Founded in 1897, it is known for pioneering the "Monovitigno" concept and for artisanal distillation in copper steam stills.
- Percoto (Pavia di Udine) · Friuli Venezia Giulia · Italy
- Since 1897
The story
The Nonino family has been distilling since 1897, based in Percoto (Friuli Venezia Giulia). Over the years the family introduced major innovations: in 1973 Benito and Giannola Nonino created the first Monovitigno® grappa by distilling the pomace of a single grape variety separately. Leadership passed from Benito and Giannola to their daughters (including Cristina, Antonella and Elisabetta), who expanded the range to include amari, grape eaux-de-vie and aperitifs, promoting grappa also as a cocktail ingredient.
Production philosophy
A pursuit of quality, enhancement of native grape varieties and respect for the territory. Production favors artisanal interventions, control of the raw material supply chain and methods that preserve the original aromas of the grape cluster and fruit.
Territory
Friuli Venezia Giulia (mainly the Percoto / Pavia di Udine area; experimental vineyards and aging warehouses across the region).
Awards and recognition
Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards - Spirit Brand/Distillery of the Year (award presented at the ceremony on January 27, 2020 for the year 2019).
Production method
Rapid selection and collection of fresh pomace, controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, discontinuous (batch) distillation in copper steam stills with head and tail cuts, and natural aging in barriques and small casks under seal. Bottling without added colorants.
Distillation
Artisanal discontinuous (batch) distillation in copper steam stills with head and tail cuts; master distillation control.
Ageing
Natural aging under seal in barriques and small casks; bottling without added colorants. "Invecchiata" = minimum 12 months; "Riserva" = minimum 18 months (or as indicated on the label).
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Percoto (Pavia di Udine)
- Categories
- Monovitigno grappa
- aged grappa
- grape brandies
- amari and herbal liqueurs
- aperitifs based on grape distillate
- Raw materials
- pomace (vinacce)
- grapes (grape distillate, Monovitigno)
- herbal botanicals (for amari/liqueurs)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Nevers oak
- Limousin oak
- Grésigne
- ex-Sherry
- Acacia
- Wild cherry
- Ash
- Pear
- Representative products
- Amaro Nonino Quintessentia 2 Lt
- Amaro Nonino Quintessentia 70cl
- Aperitivo Nonino Botanical Drink 70cl
- Grappa Nonino Fragolino 50cl
- Grappa Nonino Gran Riserva Cru Picolit 70cl - Giftbox
- Grappa Nonino Invecchiata 12mesi 1 Lt
- Grappa Nonino Monovitigni Single Grapes 50cl
- Grappa Nonino Monovitigni Vendemmia 70cl
- Grappa Nonino Monovitigno Chardonnay Barrique 70cl
- Grappa Nonino Monovitigno Merlot 70cl
- Grappa Nonino Monovitigno Moscato 70cl
- Grappa Nonino Monovitigno Sauvignon 50cl
What makes it distinctive
- Pioneers of Monovitigno® grappa (first registered production in 1973).
- Artisanal production in copper steam stills with master control and batch distillation.
- Broad range: Monovitigno grappa, aged grappa, amari (Quintessentia) and aperitifs.
- Aging in barriques and small casks and bottling without colorants.
- Internationally awarded (Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards - Spirit Brand/Distillery of the Year).
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