brand
Candolini
Candolini is a historic Italian grappa brand founded in Friuli (Tarcento) at the end of the 19th century. Today the brand is part of Fratelli Branca Distillerie’s portfolio and is known for a range of grappa that includes clear, aged and flavored expressions.
- Tarcento · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
- Since 1898
- 5 products
The story
The brand's origins date back to 1898 in Tarcento (UD), when Giovanni Giustino Candolini began producing and bottling his own grappa. During the 20th century the brand became a regional reference; in 1987 Candolini was acquired by Fratelli Branca Distillerie, which has preserved and distributed the range within its group.
Production philosophy
To offer a grappa with a soft, essential and elegant profile, based on selected distillates and on a simple, recognisable range that includes clear, aged and flavored versions.
Territory
Historical origin: Tarcento (Province of Udine), Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The brand is today part of the Fratelli Branca group, with national and international distribution.
Awards and recognition
Medals reported in the group's promotional contexts: mentions of international recognitions (e.g. medals at international competitions noted in the group's product sheets).
Production method
Production based on selected distillates from vinacce (grape pomace); the brand's historical tradition mentions the use of alembics and artisanal distillation practices, later integrated into industrial processes under the owner group's management.
Distillation
Double distillation is mentioned in the brand's history; traditional use of alembics is noted in the brand's historical information.
Ageing
Some expressions (for example the Riserva) are aged in wooden barrels for a period indicated at around 18 months; the clear versions are presented as unaged.
Characteristics
- Type
- brand
- City
- Tarcento
- Categories
- grappa
- aged grappa
- flavored grappa
- single-varietal grappa
- Raw materials
- grape pomace (vinacce)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak casks
- barrique (for some single-varietal editions)
- Representative products
- Grappa Candolini Bianca 70cl
- Grappa Candolini Classica 70cl
- Grappa Candolini Gran Miele 70cl
- Grappa Candolini Riserva 70cl
- Grappa Candolini Ruta 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Historic brand founded in Tarcento (UD) in 1898.
- Acquired by Fratelli Branca Distillerie in 1987.
- Range includes clear, classic, Riserva and flavored expressions (Ruta, Gran Miele).
- The Riserva is described as aged in wood (around 18 months).
- Brand distributed nationally and present in the Branca group's portfolio.