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VARIETY: Nebbiolo from Barolo, 2010 vintage.
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ALCOHOL: 48% vol.
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SIZE: 70cl.
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AGING: This grappa is distilled from the pomace of Nebbiolo grapes harvested in 2010 – an outstanding vintage in
Barolo, known for its elegance, structure, and remarkable ageing potential. Following a meticulous, respectful
distillation, the grappa was aged for eleven years in European oak casks – many of them former Marsala barrels –
in keeping with the distillery's long-standing tradition. It then spent a further three years maturing in Mizunara oak –
a rare and prized Japanese wood known for its aromatic complexity and notoriously demanding cooperage. Grown
slowly in the cold, humid forests of northern Japan, Mizunara is naturally porous and unstable – a material as difficult
to master as it is captivating to work with. In this grappa, the meeting of European and Japanese oak becomes a layered
dialogue of texture and balance: the refinement not only of the spirit, but of the bond – cultural as much as commercial
– that Marolo has cultivated with Japan since the 1980s.
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PRODUCTION: 1980 individually numbered bottles
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DESCRIPTION: Bright amber in colour, the nose is expansive and evolving. The fruity and spicy notes imparted by the
long rest in European oak are enriched by the unmistakable signature of Mizunara: incense, sandalwood, sweet spices,
and exotic resins. Delicate hints of coconut and tropical nuances – hallmarks of this Japanese oak – emerge gracefully.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and warm, with a complex yet precise aromatic weave. The finish is long and lingering,
with a persistent balsamic lift and subtle echoes of dried fruit and citrus peel.
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PACKAGING: 70 cl bottle with a bespoke label designed by Japanese artist Hakuyu Watanabe, whose artwork interprets
the meeting of water and vine through elegant, symbolic gesture. Presented in a specially crafted rotating case.
