Distillery
Bosso
Bosso is a Piedmontese distillery based in Cunico (AT) specializing in single-varietal grappa and wood-aged reserves. Its range spans from young grappas to vintage reserves, and it also offers a line of traditional liqueurs.
- Cunico · Piedmont · Italy
- Since 1888
- 5 products
The story
The Bosso family's production dates back to the 19th century: origins trace to 1888 when distilling activity began in the Lower Monferrato area. Over the years production moved definitively to Cunico (province of Asti) and management passed down through generations; the family developed both single-varietal grappas and wood-aged vintage reserves, consolidating its presence on domestic and international markets.
Production philosophy
Strong roots in family tradition and focus on the quality of the grape pomace: Bosso emphasizes the enhancement of Piedmontese grape varieties, varietal expression in single-varietal grappas and the use of aging and blending to create balanced reserves.
Territory
Monferrato (Piedmont). For varietal grappas typical zones are cited for the grapes used, such as Santo Stefano Belbo and Canelli for Moscato and the Caluso area for Erbaluce. Operational headquarters: Cunico (AT).
Production method
Traditional batch distillation in small copper pot stills using direct steam (battery system) at low pressure and slow rhythms; some types are distilled in a bain-marie. Distillates are generally rested for one year in stainless-steel tanks before any subsequent wood aging.
Distillation
Batch distillation with direct steam in small copper pot stills (battery system) at low pressure and a very slow pace; some types are distilled in a bain-marie.
Ageing
Initial refinement in stainless-steel tanks (around 1 year) followed, for aged typologies, by rest and maturation in wood (oak casks) with variable periods: minimum 2–3 years for some aged expressions and reserves that can exceed 20–30 years.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Cunico
- Categories
- grappa
- single-varietal grappa
- aged grappa and vintage reserves
- Monferrato grappa
- amari and herbal liqueurs
- Raw materials
- pomace from Moscato grapes
- pomace from Barbera grapes
- pomace from Freisa grapes
- pomace from Malvasia grapes
- pomace from Nebbiolo grapes
- pomace from Erbaluce grapes (Erbaluce di Caluso)
- pomace from Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco grapes
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak casks (700 L)
- oak barrels (2000 L)
- stainless-steel tanks
- Representative products
- Grappa Bosso La Rionda Moscato Riserva 50cl
- Grappa Bosso La Rionda Barbera Ris. 50cl
- Grappa Bosso La Rionda Moscato Ris. 3lt Legno
- Grappa Bosso Di Erbaluce Di Caluso 50cl
- Grappa Bosso Moscato Invecchiata 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Family-run business with a long multi-generational tradition (several generations active in grappa production).
- Specialization in single-varietal grappas and vintage wood-aged reserves ("La Rionda" line).
- Traditional distillation in copper stills using low-pressure methods.
- Aging in oak casks with specific reference to 700 L casks and 2000 L barrels.
- Operational base in Cunico (province of Asti), in the heart of Monferrato.
