Distillery
Domenis1898
Domenis1898 is a historic Friulian company specialized in the production of grappa 'Storica' and a range of spirits including gin and liqueurs. Founded in Cividale del Friuli in 1898, it is known for combining traditional distillation methods with premium and organic lines.
- Cividale del Friuli · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
- Since 1898
- 3 products
The story
The Domenis family started the business in 1898 in Cividale del Friuli; Pietro Domenis is cited as the founder. Throughout the 20th century the company evolved technically and expanded its market presence. The Storica brand was created in the 1980s (1986) and, for the centenary, benchmark products such as Storica Nera (1998) and the Secolo grappa were introduced; in 1999 an organic line (and kosher products) was launched. In subsequent years Domenis broadened its range to include gin and liqueurs while maintaining a focus on high-quality grappa and modernizing equipment and processes.
Production philosophy
To unite local tradition and quality research: enhance local raw materials, respect and refine handed-down processes, and offer a range spanning traditional grappa to premium and experimental products, with attention to certifications such as organic.
Territory
Headquarters and production in Cividale del Friuli (Udine), Colli Orientali del Friuli, Natisone valley — the Friuli‑Venezia Giulia area with strong ties to local winemaking tradition and typical regional herbs.
Awards and recognition
Recognitions reported for individual products (e.g. Cividât: Frankfurt International Trophy Grand Gold 2023; other national and international awards are listed in official product sheets).
Production method
Production is based on a traditional and 'historic' reinterpretation: copper distillation equipment, batch (discontinuous) process with direct low‑pressure steam; the company declares technical measures and specific know‑how that have been subject to corporate protection/registration.
Distillation
Batch (discontinuous) distillation with copper apparatus and direct low‑pressure steam; the company declares a traditional/ancient method with proprietary technical arrangements.
Ageing
For reserves: ageing in wooden casks/barrels; many 'Storica Bianca' labels are instead unaged. Reserve editions with finishing in particular casks are present (e.g. references to specific casks in product communication).
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Cividale del Friuli
- Categories
- grappa
- aged grappa
- organic grappa
- Grappa Storica
- craft gin
- amari and liqueurs
- Raw materials
- grape pomace (vinacce) - white and black
- grain alcohol (for gin)
- juniper berries (for gin)
- local herbs, spices and citrus (botanicals for gin/liqueurs)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- wooden casks/barrels
- Cognac cask
- Representative products
- Grappa Storica 10 Anni Riserva 50cl - Astucciato
- Grappa Storica Bianca 50cl - Domenis 1898
- Grappa Storica Nera 150cl - Domenis 1898
- Grappa Storica Nera 50cl - Astucciato - Domenis 1898
- Grappa Storica Nera 50cl - Domenis 1898
- Cividât (Geometrie) Gin
- Secolo (grappa 60°)
- LA120 Grappa Riserva
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in 1898 in Cividale del Friuli
- ‘Storica’ line — Storica Nera as an iconic product
- Organic line introduced in 1999
- Production of gin (Cividât) with 19 botanicals and international recognitions
- Copper distillation equipment and batch direct‑steam method