Distillery
Distilleria G. Bertagnolli
Historic distillery in Trentino (Mezzocorona) producing grappa and spirits since 1870, with a range spanning varietal grappas and reserves to a line of liqueurs and gin. It combines traditional artisanal methods with modern process control technologies.
- Mezzocorona · Trentino · Italy
- Since 1870
- 6 products
The story
Founded in 1870 in Mezzocorona by the Bertagnolli family, the company developed its own techniques over time (introduction of the Zadra column in 1949 and the steam bain-marie system in 1952). In the 1990s a digital distillation monitoring system was introduced; more recently (2020) the brand underwent a restyling and commemorative lines based on historic recipes were relaunched.
Production philosophy
Highlight local raw materials and the distillation tradition of the territory while maintaining focus on quality, traceability and technological innovation; a balance between artisanal craftsmanship and modern process control.
Territory
Piana Rotaliana, Mezzocorona (Province of Trento) — a territory well suited to Trentino grape varieties such as Teroldego, Marzemino and other varieties typical of Trentino.
Awards and recognition
International awards and recognitions (e.g., medals at ISW, IWSC, Alambicco d'Oro; Bibenda with 5 Grappoli for some expressions such as DECEM).
Production method
Production based on selection of fresh pomace, use of copper stills with a discontinuous steam bain-marie method, integration of the Zadra column to refine fraction separation and digital control to preserve the 'heart' of the distillate.
Distillation
Discontinuous steam bain-marie pot still distillation with Zadra columns for fraction selection and digital control of the phases; often carried out in single pass to preserve varietal profiles.
Ageing
Aging in small casks/barriques for the reserves; documented examples include 12–24 months of aging for some reserves (e.g. Koralis K24).
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Mezzocorona
- Categories
- Trentino grappa
- varietal grappas
- aged grappa / reserve
- liqueurs and cream liqueurs
- artisan gin
- amari (Italian bitters)
- Raw materials
- vinacce (pomace) of Trentino grapes
- Teroldego
- Marzemino
- Chardonnay
- Gewürztraminer
- Moscato Giallo
- Pinot Nero
- Fragolino
- Casks and ageing vessels
- French oak barriques (Allier, Limousin, Tronçais)
- Representative products
- Grappa Bertagnolli Grappino Bianco 70cl
- Grappa Bertagnolli Koralis 70cl
- Grappa Bertagnolli Marzemino 70cl
- Grappa Bertagnolli Puris 70cl
- Grappa Bertagnolli Teroldego 70cl
- Grappa Bertagnolli Uva Fraglolino 50cl
What makes it distinctive
- Active since 1870, one of Trentino's historic grappa producers
- Use of the Zadra column and steam bain-marie system for a gentle distillation
- Production of varietal grappas (Teroldego, Marzemino, Moscato Giallo, etc.) and of reserves in barrique
- Numerous international recognitions in competitions such as ISW, IWSC and Alambicco d'Oro