Producer
Astoria
Astoria is a Venetian wine producer best known for its Prosecco and for a range of distillates and liqueurs that includes grappa (white and aged) and amaro conceived for the spritz. The company is based in the Prosecco hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (Refrontolo).
- Refrontolo · Veneto · Italy
- Since 1987
- 23 products
The story
Founded in 1987 from the passion of a family of winegrowers, Astoria is led by the Polegato family (including Paolo and Filippo). The company has established itself as one of the main private producers in the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene area, developing a range that includes sparkling wines, still wines, grappa and aperitif products.
Production philosophy
Astoria's production approach combines winemaking tradition and innovation: care for the Prosecco territory, promotion of biodiversity in the vineyards and attention to the quality of raw materials. The company communicates agronomic practices aimed at protecting soil and the environment.
Territory
Prosecco hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (Veneto). Production site and operational estate in Refrontolo (TV).
Production method
For its grappas Astoria uses pomace derived from local grapes (including Glera/Prosecco). Methods vary by label: some grappas are left as white versions, others undergo aging in wood. For the bitter (Ast'Up) the product consists of infusions/alcoholic extracts flavored with herb extracts and citrus peels.
Distillation
Batch pot-still distillation (alambicco discontinuo) for the grappas (method indicated on some product sheets).
Ageing
Aging in barrique for some labels; other grappas offered in unaged white versions.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Refrontolo
- Categories
- grappa
- aged grappa
- white grappa
- bitter for spritz
- liqueurs
- Raw materials
- pomace from Glera (Prosecco)
- rosé wine
- aromatic herbs
- orange peel
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak barrique
- Representative products
- Bitter Ast'up! Spritz Rose' 100cl - Astoria
- Grappa Astoria Capo Da Tera Prosecco Barrique 70cl
- Grappa Astoria Crevada Bianca 70cl
- Grappa Astoria Croder Barrique 70cl
- Grappa Astoria Di Prosecco 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- First private winemaker of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG (as stated on the company website)
- Combined production of Prosecco, still wines, grappa and bitters for the aperitif
- Range includes both white and aged (barrique) grappas
- Ast'Up line: bitter/spritz designed for the aperitif
