Distillery
Bepi Tosolini
Family-run Friulian company specialized in grappa, grape spirit (Most) and liqueurs such as Amaro Tosolini; artisanal production using traditional stills and a long tradition dating back to the 1940s.
- Marsure di Povoletto (UD) · Friuli Venezia Giulia · Italy
- Since 1943
- 7 products
The story
Founded by Bepi Tosolini in 1943 in Friuli (Marsure di Povoletto, province of Udine), the company grew as a family business while keeping artisanal methods. After the war the family expanded the facilities, creating a historic cellar for aging and a series of traditional stills; today management remains within the family, with the fourth generation involved in operations.
Production philosophy
Enhance local raw materials and traditional techniques to produce elegant, distinctive spirits: selection of grapes and pomace, slow controlled distillation, and attention to wood aging when applicable.
Territory
Marsure di Povoletto (Udine), Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli-Venezia Giulia (selection of grapes and pomace).
Awards and recognition
Numerous international recognitions: examples reported by the company include Amaro Tosolini (Spirits Selection 2021), Acquavite di Birra (Falstaff 91 points, 2021), Grappa Arcano Decanter (Gold Medal Alambicco d'Oro 2020), Falstaff and Warsaw Spirits Competition awards for grappas such as 'I Legni Rovere' (2018–2019), and various Alambicco d'Oro medals and acknowledgements from IWSC, NYISC and Wine Enthusiast in recent years.
Production method
Artisanal production with traditional stills (steam, bain-marie and Charentais columns), manual control of distillation phases, rapid selection of pomace after harvest and maturation in stainless steel containers and wooden casks depending on the product.
Distillation
Artisanal distillation in traditional stills using steam, bain-marie and Charentais columns, with manual cut control and a slow, carefully managed process.
Ageing
Initial maturation in stainless steel followed, for relevant references, by aging in large wooden casks or in barrique; times and toast levels vary depending on the line (grappa barrique, aged grappa, riserva).
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Marsure di Povoletto (UD)
- Categories
- grappa
- aged grappa
- grape spirits (Most)
- artisan amaro
- Italian liqueurs
- family-run Friulian company
- Raw materials
- pomace (for grappa)
- grape must (for Most grape spirit)
- grapes (varieties from Collio and Colli Orientali)
- herbs and spices (for the Amaro, proprietary blend)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- large wooden casks
- barrique (various toast levels)
- ash casks
- Representative products
- Amaro Tosolini (Amaro Bepi Tosolini 70cl)
- Grappa Agricola (Grappa Bepi Tosolini Agricola 50cl Tubo)
- Grappa I Legni Frassino (Grappa Bepi Tosolini I Legni Frassino 70cl Tubo)
- Most (e.g. Most Classica, Most Fragolino, Most Ribolla Gialla, Most Barricato Ciliegio)
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in 1943 by Bepi Tosolini; family-run business
- Artisanal production with 13 stills and traditional methods (steam, bain-marie, Charentais)
- Range includes grappa, Most grape spirit and amari/liqueurs
- Historic cellar using wooden casks (including ash) and barriques for aging