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'For Paisans Only' - Gabbiano's X TUFF TALK - Pinot Noir Grappa

$30.00

An elegant yet full-flavored grappa made from Oregon grown Pinot Noir pomace (grape skins), just for the fine folks at Gabbiano’s in NE Portland. The pomace went straight from the presses at my neighbors Little Crow Wines and Teutonic Wines into a bain marie copper pot still where it was double distilled. Bottled unfiltered at 44% abv, the nose is softly floral and verdant with delicate orange peel, saffron, and rose. On the palate there are more muscular elements like golden raisin and cocoa powder with a clean finish. ‍ ‍

An elegant yet full-flavored grappa made from Oregon grown Pinot Noir pomace (grape skins), just for the fine folks at Gabbiano’s in NE Portland. The pomace went straight from the presses at my neighbors Little Crow Wines and Teutonic Wines into a bain marie copper pot still where it was double distilled. Bottled unfiltered at 44% abv, the nose is softly floral and verdant with delicate orange peel, saffron, and rose. On the palate there are more muscular elements like golden raisin and cocoa powder with a clean finish. ‍ ‍

A few years ago, it seemed like the Italian word “sprezzatura” was suddenly everywhere. It's an appealing concept: to be able to conduct your life's business with effortless grace and casual mastery.

As someone with Italian ancestry who grew up eating my nonna’s homemade pasta and perfect pizzelle, and who’s spent a fair bit of time in Italy, I wondered. Do I have sprezzatura?

Sadly, it ain’t me. Whatever I can do seems to take sweat, brain ache, and seemingly relentless effort. Il dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing, forever eludes me. Instead, I seem to be drawn to the sour tang of doing something. 

I might not be graceful, but I do have another uniquely Italian quality. I am furbo: sly, ingenious, a benign schemer always working an angle. If you have a problem, maybe I can figure it out. If you're looking for something, maybe I know someone.

In this spirit, I present the second release of 'For Paisans Only.' My friends at Gabbiano's were looking for another great Grappa at a great price. I just so happened to have a perfect parcel of pinot noir grappa, distilled from Oregon-grown Pinot Noir grape skins straight out of the presses of my neighborhood wineries Little Crow Wines and Teutonic Wines.

After the skins were distilled, I hauled them to my friend Dave's compost pile to provide nutrients for his quest to grow a pumpkin big enough to float in the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. 

This is a classic grappa, elegant but powerful and perfect with dessert and espresso. Visit Gabbiano's to try it, but there are also a handful of bottles available at the distillery for the unbelievable price of $30. When folks ask where you got it, you can tell them you know a guy.