By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Grappa

(gra-puh)
DEFINITION

Grappa

Grappa is an Italian alcoholic beverage made by distilling the grape pomace (grape skins, seeds and stems) leftover from winemaking. It is a traditional digestif and can be mixed into coffee, ranging in flavor from fruity and floral to nutty, vanilla or woody. The different types of Grappa include giovane/bianca (young/white), invecchiata (wood aged for at least 12 months) and riserva (aged for 18+ months).

Did you know? Grappa has very high alcohol content, ranging from 35% to 60% ABV, way more than the average 12% ABV for most wines.

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