Distillery
Marzadro
Family-run Trentino producer specialized in grappa, gin and liqueurs. Born in the Vallagarina area, Marzadro combines local tradition and innovation across lines of single-varietal grappas, barrel-aged releases in fine woods, craft gins and a range of amari and cream liqueurs.
- Nogaredo · Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy
- Since 1949
- 42 products
The story
The activity started in 1949 in Brancolino di Nogaredo (TN), when Sabina and Attilio Marzadro began distilling local pomace. The company has remained family-run and developed over time with plant expansions and new product lines; the current production site and hospitality spaces are also noted for modern architecture that integrates with the Vallagarina landscape.
Production philosophy
Enhance local raw materials and Trentino grape varieties with attention to quality and experimentation: combine traditional distillation methods with innovative aging and formats to bring grappa and other spirits to a broader audience.
Territory
Vallagarina (Nogaredo), province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
Awards and recognition
Documented international awards: examples include IWSC recognitions (Pomace Brandy Trophy / gold medal for 'Le Giare' - IWSC; Silver Outstanding medals for references such as 'Grappa Anfora' in previous years).
Production method
For Marzadro grappas, the use of water-bath distillation in a discontinuous pot still is documented; some products (e.g., aged lines and the 'Espressioni' series) involve blends and subsequent barrel ageing. For Gin Luz, separate infusions of the botanicals followed by distillation are employed (documented for this label).
Distillation
Water-bath distillation in a discontinuous pot still for grappas; for Gin Luz documented separate maceration/infusion of botanicals with subsequent distillation (use of continuous/regulated stills also documented for some production phases).
Ageing
Aging in small casks of fine woods for barrel-aged grappas; some expressions use solera systems or long periods of resting in casks for reserves.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Nogaredo
- Categories
- grappa
- aged grappa
- single-varietal grappa
- artisan gin
- amari and herbal liqueurs
- fruit cream liqueurs
- Trentino spirits
- family-run producer
- Raw materials
- grape pomace for grappa
- local botanicals for gin and amari (e.g. juniper, bay laurel, rosemary, sage, citrus)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- cherry
- ash
- oak
- acacia
- locust/robinia
- small casks (various woods)
- Representative products
- Le Diciotto Lune (Grappa Stravecchia)
- Gin Luz
- Amaro Marzadro
- Le Giare (Affinata Amarone)
- Grappa Anfora
- Linee 'Espressioni' di Andrea Marzadro
What makes it distinctive
- Family company founded in 1949 in Nogaredo (TN).
- Historic specialization in grappa with single-varietal and aged lines.
- Producer of Gin Luz, a gin with well-documented local botanicals.
- Comprehensive offer: grappa, gin, amari, liqueurs and cream liqueurs; facilities for guided tours with tasting.
- Products awarded in international competitions (IWSC among others).
