rom time immemorial, skins from specific varieties of grapes that convey their organoleptic qualities to grappa (like the Moscato, which was probably the first variety used to produce a grape grappa) have been used separately. To distinguish these monovarietal grappas a new terminology has been coined: "grappa di vitigno," or vine grappa.
"Grappa di vitigno" have quickly become fashionable, often availing themselves of the fame acquired by their corresponding rare and precious wines.
The law says that a vine variety can be mentioned on the label only if at least 85 percent of the skins used to produce the grappa come from that specific variety. It is also possible to include in the label the name of two vine varieties, in which case they must be mentioned in descending order and the second variety must have contributed with at least 15 percent of the skins.
Grappas can also avail themselves of the appellations of DOCG, DOC and IGT wines (Chianti, Barolo, Brunello, Soave, Amarone, etc.) when made from the skins and residues of grapes used to produce those same wines.
