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Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla) is located in Altavilla Monferrato Piedmont Italy.

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Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla)

Q: What does Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla) produce?

Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla) produces or represents products such as grappa, single-varietal grappas, aged grappas (Riserva), Moscato grappa, Barolo grappa, Piedmontese grappa producer.

Q: What raw materials does Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla) use?

pomace (vinacce), ruché, moscato, nebbiolo (Barolo), barbera, malvasia, chardonnay, freisa, grignolino, brachetto

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla).

Piedmontese producer specializing in grappa, active since 1846 and run by the Mazzetti family. Produces both young grappas and a line of wood-aged reserve bottlings, and maintains a museum dedicated to distillation tradition.

grappa single-varietal grappas aged grappas (Riserva) Moscato grappa Barolo grappa Piedmontese grappa producer

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What to know about Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla)

Type Distillery

Region Altavilla Monferrato , Piedmont , Italy

Founded 1846

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Established in 1846 Traditional method: batch low-pressure distillation Extensive range with numerous wood-aged grappa reserves Home of the Grappa Museum at the historic site

Producer range

Producer range Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla)

Spirit categories

grappa single-varietal grappas aged grappas (Riserva) Moscato grappa Barolo grappa Piedmontese grappa producer

Representative products

Grappa A.D.Altavilla 10Y Riserva 70cl - Wood Grappa A.D.Altavilla Moscato 2004 70cl - Wood Grappa A.D.Altavilla Saeculum 70cl - Wood

Raw materials

pomace (vinacce) ruché moscato nebbiolo (Barolo) barbera malvasia chardonnay freisa grignolino brachetto

Casks and ageing vessels

oak chestnut ash acacia small barrels of various woods

Distillation and production

Production method

Immediate selection and purchase of pomace after vinification; seasonal distillation of pomace (October–November) and a slow processing procedure to preserve the varietal aromas.

Distillation

Batch low-pressure distillation with steam-heated copper stills; traditional slow process carried out mainly in October and November.

Ageing

For the Riserva lines, extended ageing in small wooden barrels of different wood types; other labels undergo specific wood finishing to achieve evolved aromatic profiles.

Producer history Antica Distilleria di Altavilla (Mazzetti d'Altavilla)

The business began in 1846 by Filippo Mazzetti; management has remained within the family to the present day. The company website highlights the long generational continuity and the presence of the Grappa Museum housed in the historic spaces of the old distillery.

Production philosophy

Enhancing Piedmont pomace through careful selection of raw materials, respect for the slow traditional distillation process, and focus on product quality and digestibility.

Territory

Altavilla Monferrato (AL) – Monferrato and surrounding Piedmont wine areas (Langhe, Asti).

Awards and recognitions

Artisan Excellence Award; Great Medal of the Cangrande Award; Award for the 150th Anniversary of Italian Unification