Libarna is an Italian grappa brand rooted in Piedmontese tradition; the range includes Cristallo (white) references and aged/barrel‑matured expressions, distributed nationally and internationally.
According to commercial and historical sources, the Libarna brand originates from the experience of Distilleria Gambarotta, active in Serravalle Scrivia with documented roots in the 19th century. Over time the brand has been associated with various production and distribution realities in the Italian distillates sector; today Libarna is present on the market with both unaged (Cristallo/white) references and aged or barrel‑matured grappe.
Production philosophy
To valorize the Piedmontese grappa tradition by offering simple, immediate references (Cristallo/white) alongside more complex, aged expressions that reflect the territorial origin of the pomace used.
Territory
Piedmont: local reference to Serravalle Scrivia and, for some specific cuvées, to wine areas such as the Langhe (e.g. grappa di Barolo).
Production method
Discontinuous‑cycle distillation (discontinuous alembic) from pomace; filtration to clarify the distillate (for Cristallo references).
Distillation
Distillation in discontinuous alembic (discontinuous cycle / pot still).
Ageing
The Cristallo version is indicated as unaged. There are aged and barrel‑matured references (e.g. 12–18 months) for the wood‑finished versions.
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Serravalle Scrivia
Categories
grappa
grappa bianca (Cristallo)
barrel‑aged / aged grappa
grappa di Barolo
Italian spirits
Raw materials
pomace (vinacce)
Casks and ageing vessels
tonneaux
French oak barrique
oak casks (Slavonia / Slovenian oak)
Representative products
Grappa Libarna Cristallo 70cl
Grappa Libarna Invecchiata 70cl
Grappa di Barolo Riserva Invecchiata 18 Mesi Libarna (0,7 L)
Grappa di Moscato Barricata Invecchiata 12 Mesi Libarna (0,7 L)
What makes it distinctive
Grappa brand with roots in Piedmontese tradition and historical ties to Distilleria Gambarotta.
Range includes Cristallo grappa (white, unaged) and several barrel‑aged/aged references.
Presence on the international market through distributors and specialised retailers.