Raw materials
pomace (vinacce)
pomace from Amarone
pomace from indigenous Trentino grape varieties
Distillery
Torquadra
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Torquadra.
Torquadra is a Trentino distillery specializing in artisanal grappa and liqueurs. Rooted in the Trentino grappa tradition and family-run, it produces barrel-aged grappa and a range of flavored grappa, enhancing local pomace and traditional distillation methods.
grappa
barrel-aged grappa (grappe barricate)
flavored grappa (grappe aromatizzate)
Grappa from Amarone
grappa from indigenous Trentino grape varieties
liqueurs
Producer range
Producer range Torquadra
Spirit categories
grappa
barrel-aged grappa (grappe barricate)
flavored grappa (grappe aromatizzate)
Grappa from Amarone
grappa from indigenous Trentino grape varieties
liqueurs
Representative products
Decanter Eloisi - Grappa Gran Riserva (Eloisi) 0,70 L
Grappa di Teroldego
Grappa di Gewürztraminer barricata
Casks and ageing vessels
French oak
French cherry
French acacia
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Selection of Trentino pomace (including from indigenous grape varieties), discontinuous pot-still distillation using bain-marie and steam methods for slow, even heating; for barrel-aged grappa, aging continues in small barriques made of fine woods.
Distillation
Discontinuous pot still, bain-marie and steam method.
Ageing
Aging in small barriques stored in a rested environment; multi-year aging period for the barrel-aged grappa.
Producer history Torquadra
The Torquadra project stems from a family experience in distillate production, with over 60 years of practice in the Trentino grappa tradition. The name refers to the 'Tor Quadra' tower near the headquarters; many bottles have a square base as a historical reference to the area. The cited founder is Livio Cavalin.
Production philosophy
Quality and tradition: the company favors high-quality fresh pomace, careful control of distillation temperature and aging in small casks to obtain refined products characterized by aromatic balance and personality.
Territory
Valsugana, Trentino (headquarters in Ospedaletto, province of Trento).
Awards and recognitions
The Grappa Gran Riserva 'Eloisi' has received international recognitions (including Gold ISW 2013, Silver ISW 2016 and Gold 'Acquaviti d’Oro' 2012) — indicated on the producer's website.
Torquadra
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