Montanaro is located in Alba (Fraz. Gallo) Piedmont Italy.

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Montanaro

Q: What does Montanaro produce?

Montanaro produces or represents products such as single-varietal grappa, vintage grappa, aged grappas, aged brandy, Vermouth of Turin (Vermouth di Torino), natural aperitifs, natural bitter liqueurs, Langhe gin, artisanal vinegars.

Q: What raw materials does Montanaro use?

vinacce (marc) from Nebbiolo for Barolo, vinacce from Moscato, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Arneis, natural extracts of fruit and vegetables for aperitifs/bitters

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Montanaro.

Historic distillery in Alba (Fraz. Gallo, CN) specialized in single-varietal grappa, vintage grappe and brandy; also produces vermouth, aperitifs and natural bitters made with artisanal methods and steam-heated copper stills.

single-varietal grappa vintage grappa aged grappas aged brandy Vermouth of Turin (Vermouth di Torino) natural aperitifs natural bitter liqueurs Langhe gin

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What to know about Montanaro

Type Distillery

Region Alba (Fraz. Gallo) , Piedmont , Italy

Founded 1885

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Founded in 1885; pioneer of single-varietal Grappa di Barolo Artisanal production with steam-heated copper stills and batch method Range includes vintage grappas and aged brandies Offerings for mixing: vermouth, natural aperitifs and bitters

Producer range

Producer range Montanaro

Spirit categories

single-varietal grappa vintage grappa aged grappas aged brandy Vermouth of Turin (Vermouth di Torino) natural aperitifs natural bitter liqueurs Langhe gin artisanal vinegars

Representative products

Grappa dell'Alchimista di Famiglia Grappa di Barolo Cannubi Grappa di Barolo Millesimata (annate storiche) Grappa Stravecchia (affinata in botti di Slavonia) Brandy 1964 Brandy 1972 Brandy 1974 Aperitivo 6 P.M. (Aperitivo 100% Naturale) Bitter Naturale

Raw materials

vinacce (marc) from Nebbiolo for Barolo vinacce from Moscato, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Arneis natural extracts of fruit and vegetables for aperitifs/bitters

Casks and ageing vessels

oak barrels large century-old casks Slavonian oak

Distillation and production

Production method

Discontinuous (batch) distillation in small steam-heated copper stills; separation of residues and demethylation using a double column; use of selected marcs from historic Langhe vineyards and subsequent aging in wood for the aged expressions.

Distillation

Batch distillation in steam-heated copper stills; demethylation and fraction separation with a double column.

Ageing

Aging in wooden barrels for grappas and aged brandies (ranges from 18 to many years for the vintage bottlings); use of traditional casks and, for some references, century-old casks or Slavonian oak.

Producer history Montanaro

Origins date back to 1885 when Francesco Trussoni, master of stills, began production of the first single-varietal Grappa di Barolo. In 1922 the business passed to the Montanaro family (Mario, Angela and Giuseppe), who introduced steam stills and refined the production method. At the end of the 2000s the distillery was sold to a group of local entrepreneurs while preserving artisanal methods and traditions.

Production philosophy

Strong focus on tradition, raw material quality and craftsmanship: batch production with steam-fed copper stills, strict selection of the vinacce and constant monitoring of the stills to preserve original aromas.

Territory

Based in Alba (Fraz. Gallo) in the province of Cuneo; the vinacce used come from vineyards of the Barolo district (Serralunga, La Morra, Monforte, Barolo, Grinzane Cavour, Castiglione Falletto, Novello, Diano d’Alba) and from some locations in the Roero.

Awards and recognitions

Documented recognitions: Brandy 1964 - gold medal; Brandy 1974 - 2 stars (specific rating recorded in internal documents); Grappa Barolo Cannubi and several vintages of Grappa di Barolo have received medals (gold/silver) and recognitions for Vermouth Torino (points and medals indicated in official material).

Montanaro

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Producer range Montanaro

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Representative products

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Casks and ageing vessels

Distillation and production

Production method

Distillation

Ageing

Producer history Montanaro

Production philosophy

Territory

Awards and recognitions

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Products from Montanaro

Grappa Ometti Barbaresco - 70cl

Grappa Barolo Millesimata - 1997 - 50cl - Wooden Case

Grappa Ometti Moscato - 70cl - Boxed

Liquori Arquebuse - 50cl - Boxed

Liquori Camomilla - 50cl - Boxed

Grappa Barolo Millesimata - 2000 - 50cl - Wooden Case

Grappa Barolo Millesimata - 2001 - 50cl - Wooden Case

Grappa Barolo Millesimata - 2002 - 50cl - Wooden Case

Alchimista di Famiglia - 50cl - Wooden Case

Grappa Ometti Dolcetto 70cl

Grappa Ometti Barbera - 70cl - Boxed

Grappa Ometti Barolo - 70cl - Boxed

Liquori Ginepro - 50cl - Boxed

Grappa La Branda Gold - 150cl

Grappa La Branda Bianca - 150cl

Grappa La Branda Bianca - 100cl

Grappa Barolo Cannubi - 50cl - Wooden Case

Grappa Barolo Millesimata - 1998 - 50cl - Wooden Case

Grappa Ometti Dolcetto - 70cl - Boxed

Grappa Ometti Nebbiolo - 70cl - Boxed

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