Distillery
Maschio
Artisanal distillery based in Monteforte d'Alpone (VR) specializing in the production of single-varietal grappa and handcrafted liqueurs; offers both unaged grappa and wood‑aged expressions.
- Monteforte d'Alpone · Veneto · Italia
- Since 1880
- 23 products
The story
The company operates under the Maschio brand (Maschio Pietro snc) and reports a production tradition dating back to the late 19th century. The official site highlights a link with artisanal practices and the production of grappa recognised for the Verona area.
Production philosophy
Artisanal approach focused on respect for raw materials: selected fresh grape pomace, controlled resting and aging to enhance varietal expressiveness; priority given to quality rather than large-scale processes.
Territory
Monteforte d'Alpone, province of Verona (Veneto region). Production linked to local pomace and to typical expressions of the area (e.g. Valpolicella/local grapes for some references).
Production method
Artisanal production with a copper discontinuous low‑pressure still; the plant is described as having multiple small boilers and a reduced production capacity (small‑batch production). Use of fresh grape pomace as raw material and control of resting/aging times.
Distillation
Copper batch (discontinuous) low‑pressure still (small boilers); distillation aimed at preserving the grape's aromas (the site reports use of steam distillation / copper equipment).
Ageing
Variable aging: some grappa rest in small stainless steel tanks, others are aged in woods (e.g. Acacia, Oak/Rovere) for periods ranging from a few months up to more than 1,100 days for reserve references.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Monteforte d'Alpone
- Categories
- single-varietal grappa
- aged grappa (Amarone)
- artisan liqueurs
- Venetian grappa
- Raw materials
- grape pomace
- Chardonnay pomace
- Moscato pomace
- alcohol
- water
- sugar
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Stainless steel
- Acacia
- Oak
- Representative products
- Grappa Maschio Pietro Chardonnay 50cl
- Grappa Maschio Pietro Moscato 50cl
- Riserva 1100 - Grappa di Amarone (invecchiata oltre 1100 giorni)
What makes it distinctive
- Operational headquarters and shop at Via Cappuccini, 18 – 37032 Monteforte d'Alpone (VR).
- Artisanal production with copper stills and a low‑pressure discontinuous system.
- Range includes single‑varietal grappa (Chardonnay, Moscato) and aged grappa, including the Riserva 1100 of Amarone.
- Also offers traditional liqueurs (sambuca, limoncello, nocino, Italian bitter liqueurs / amari, etc.).