Producer
Gravner
Gravner is the winery led by Joško (Josko) Gravner, known for its maceration wines and for vinification in amphorae; some pomace from its wines has been distilled in collaboration with Distillati Capovilla for grappas labeled 'Gravner' (e.g. Breg Bianco 2008, Ribolla 2011).
- Oslavia · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
- 3 products
The story
Joško Gravner is a historic producer from Collio/Carso (Oslavia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia) renowned for prolonged maceration vinification and the use of terracotta amphorae. The name 'Gravner' is primarily associated with the winemaking activity; in some cases the pomace from his grapes has been sold or made available for collaborative distillations with master distillers such as Capovilla.
Production philosophy
Strong focus on quality and respect for raw materials: low-intervention agriculture and vinification, enhancement of native grape varieties and traditional techniques. For grappas bearing the Gravner name there is a clear intent to transfer the wine's personality into the distillate through collaborations with artisanal distillers.
Territory
The original pomace comes from Gravner's vineyards (Oslavia, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia). Distillation and ageing of the grappas linked to the label take place at Distillati Capovilla (Rosà, Veneto) as part of the collaboration between the two producers.
Production method
Products labeled 'Gravner' in the grappa segment are produced in collaboration with Distillati Capovilla: fresh pomace is processed according to Capovilla's procedures, which include double distillation using a bain-marie system and subsequent resting of the distillate in stainless steel before bottling, with no declared additives.
Distillation
Double distillation using a bain-marie system (procedure and technique reported by Distillati Capovilla).
Ageing
Resting/ageing in stainless steel containers for several years before bottling (practice indicated by Capovilla for their grappas).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Oslavia
- Categories
- grappa
- single-varietal grappa
- Ribolla grappa
- producer-winemaker collaboration
- Raw materials
- grape pomace (white grapes, in particular pomace of Ribolla Gialla)
- pomace used for Gravner's 'Breg' wine
- Representative products
- Grappa Gravner Capovilla Breg Bianco 2008 70cl
- Grappa Gravner Capovilla Ribolla 2011 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Collaboration between Joško Gravner (winemaker) and Distillati Capovilla (master distiller) for grappa productions associated with the Gravner name.
- Label examples: Gravner Ribolla grappa and Gravner Breg grappa.
- Capovilla states double bain-marie distillation and absence of added aromatics or sugars in its grappas.