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How to Taste Grappa

rappa should be served neither too cold nor too warm. The ideal serving temperature is:
  • Between 48 and 55F for young and aromatic young grappas.


  • Between 60 and 64F for aged grappas.
When in doubt, it is best to serve grappa at a lower temperature: if too cold, it can always be warmed up by holding the glass between the palms of the hands and checking its aromas as the temperature rises.

The ideal goblet for serving grappa is a pot-bellied, tulip-shaped glass made of crystal or sonorous glass, with a neck that should not be too tight, and a capacity of between 3 and 5 oz.

Though very charming, it's best to avoid the use of cognac glassware or balloon-shaped goblets with a very narrow neck.


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