Producer
Carpene'
Historic Prosecco house that also markets a range of spirits (particularly grappa). Offers young and aged grappa labels, including a line called "Fine Vecchia / Grappa da Prosecco".
- Conegliano · Veneto · Italy
- Since 1868
- 4 products
The story
The reality is linked to the historic Carpenè family: the company has been active in winemaking since 1868 and contributed to the development of Italian sparkling wine. On the company website and in institutional materials, the firm presents itself as a producer of Prosecco and, concurrently, of traditional distillates and grappa tied to the Conegliano area.
Production philosophy
Enhancing the Conegliano Valdobbiadene territory by combining tradition and innovation: the company focuses on selecting local raw materials and on a recognisable style applied to both sparkling wines and distillates.
Territory
Conegliano, Prosecco area (Conegliano Valdobbiadene), Province of Treviso
Production method
Production of grappa starting from selected vinacce; for some labels (e.g. Grappa da Prosecco / Fine Vecchia) vinacce from Glera grapes originating in the Prosecco area are used. Complete operational details are not extensively reported in public official sources.
Distillation
Some commercial technical sheets indicate distillation in an alambicco discontinuo (batch still); official company sources do not extensively detail the machinery.
Ageing
For the Fine Vecchia label: aging in French oak barriques for at least 24 months (indicated in technical sheets).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Conegliano
- Categories
- grappa
- grappa da Prosecco
- aged grappas
- Italian distilled spirits
- brandy
- Raw materials
- pomace (vinacce)
- pomace from Glera grapes (for Grappa da Prosecco / single-varietal Glera)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- French oak barrique
- Representative products
- Grappa Carpene' Bianca Finissima 70cl
- Grappa Carpene' Di Prosecco 70cl
- Grappa Carpene' Fine Vecchia Riserva 100cl
- Grappa Carpene' Fine Vecchia Riserva 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Historic company linked to the Prosecco territory (present since 1868).
- Produces grappa also from Glera pomace (Grappa da Prosecco).
- Fine Vecchia Riserva: minimum ageing of 24 months in French oak barriques (technical sheet).
