Distillery
Da Ponte
Da Ponte (Andrea Da Ponte) is a historic Venetian distillery, founded in 1892 and based in Corbanese di Tarzo (TV). It specializes in the production of grappa (including single-varietal Prosecco grappas), liqueurs and other distillates, using a proprietary production approach known as Metodo Da Ponte and committing to low-impact production technologies.
- Corbanese di Tarzo (Tarzo, TV) · Veneto · Italy
- Since 1892
- 7 products
The story
Founded in 1892 in Conegliano by the Da Ponte family, the company consolidated its reputation over the 20th century: in 1896 Matteo Da Ponte published a distillation manual that codified the so-called Metodo Da Ponte; in the 1960s the distillery introduced the first single-varietal grappa from Prosecco pomace and, in 1979, moved production to the current facility in Corbanese di Tarzo. The company's history alternates family tradition, technical innovation and environmental attention.
Production philosophy
An approach that combines tradition and research: preserving the grape variety's aromatic characteristics through careful selection of pomace and attentive distillation, enhancing the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene territory and reducing environmental impact through sustainable technologies.
Territory
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (Treviso), Veneto; predominant use of pomace from DOCG Prosecco areas for single-varietal grappas; production facility in Corbanese di Tarzo (TV).
Awards and recognition
Among the recognitions: Merano WineHunter Award medals (gold in various editions), medals and mentions at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and the Premio Alambicco d’Oro for some labels (e.g. Unica Da Ponte received awards in multiple years, including Falstaff Spirits Special 2023).
Production method
Based on the Metodo Da Ponte: use of fresh pomace collected and processed immediately after pressing, double distillation in alembic stills/patented stills and fractionation via columns, use of modern techniques (including vacuum) to purify and preserve aromas; cuts are made by sensory evaluation supported by analytical controls.
Distillation
Double distillation according to the Metodo Da Ponte in alembic stills and patented fractionating columns; use of modern techniques (including vacuum) for fractionation and purification, with cuts carried out primarily by sensory analysis supported by instrumental controls.
Ageing
Selection of batches suitable for aging and maturation in oak casks and barriques (including Limousin oak); maturation periods vary (from a few years up to over 10 years) with special selections featuring prolonged aging.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Corbanese di Tarzo (Tarzo, TV)
- Categories
- grappa from Prosecco
- aged grappa
- single-varietal grappas
- grappa-based liqueurs
- ginger amaro
- Italian gin
- Italian spirits
- Raw materials
- grape pomace
- Glera / Prosecco pomace
- Moscato pomace
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Limousin oak barriques
- oak casks
- Representative products
- Grappa Da Ponte 10 Annate Unica Mill.
- Grappa Da Ponte Uve Bianche Gran Riserva
- Vecchia Grappa di Prosecco (Vecchia Grappa da Prosecco)
- Amaro 33 (Amaro allo Zenzero)
- Grappa Da Ponte Moschino (Acq. Uva)
- Grappa Da Ponte Prosecco 8 Annate Barr.
- Grappa Da Ponte Riserva '45
- Grappa Da Ponte Uve Bianche Dist. Uva Ast.
What makes it distinctive
- Metodo Da Ponte, codified in a distillation manual published in 1896
- First single-varietal grappa from Prosecco pomace (introduced from the late 1960s)
- Low-impact production facility: biomass systems, heat recovery, flue gas treatment and photovoltaic plant
- Wide range including white grappas, aged grappas, liqueurs, amari and gin
- Numerous medals and recognitions for aged grappas (e.g. Merano WineHunter awards, IWSC, Premio Alambicco d'Oro)
