Raw materials
grape pomace (Amarone)
grape pomace (Franciacorta / Chardonnay)
grape pomace
Distillery
Borgo Antico
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Borgo Antico.
Borgo Antico (often referred to as Borgo Antico San Vitale) is a label linked to the production of grappa, available through specialized retailers and catalogs. Available products include grappas made from high-quality grape pomace and barrel-aged expressions.
grappa
classic grappa
barrel-aged grappa
Grappa di Amarone
Producer range
Producer range Borgo Antico
Spirit categories
grappa
classic grappa
barrel-aged grappa
Grappa di Amarone
Representative products
Grappa Borgo Ant.S.Vitale Amarone Barrique 70cl
Franciacorta Grappa Chardonnay (Borgo Antico San Vitale)
Casks and ageing vessels
oak barrique
oak barrique (e.g., French oak, indicated in some product sheets)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
According to available information, Borgo Antico grappas are produced from selected pomace (e.g. Amarone pomace) and distilled in discontinuous pot stills; some references undergo subsequent aging in casks/barriques.
Distillation
Distillation in discontinuous pot stills (according to product information)
Ageing
Aging in barrique / maturation in wood (for barrel-aged expressions)
Producer history Borgo Antico
The name Borgo Antico is associated with the historic complex Borgo Antico San Vitale, a restored area in Franciacorta that houses an exhibition on the history of distillation and a distillery/exhibit related to grappa production. The village has ancient origins and the site was restored to enhance the buildings and local historical memory.
Production philosophy
To enhance tradition and territory by telling the story of distillation and offering grappas and aged expressions that reflect the characteristics of their source pomace; the range is also presented with an educational purpose through visits and tastings at the Borgo.
Territory
Franciacorta (Borgonato), Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy.
Borgo Antico
This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.
On this page you can discover the producer, understand its main categories and browse the products currently available for purchase.
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