Distilleria Bottega was founded in the 1970s and named for maste distiller Aldo Bottega whose son–Sandro Bottega–is today a noted race car driver, guitarist, and modern art aficionado (according to their website–it is good to be the son of a master distiller!). Bottega Gianduia liqueur is based upon a grappa–a kind of clear spirit based upon the wine grape’s skin and pits (itself a highly flavorful and exotic alternative to vodka). The grappa is flavored with Italian gianduia Chocolate (gianduia chocolate contains a sizable portion of hazelnut paste in its mixture). The 2012 Wine Enthusiast found it richly decadent saying, “It’s like sipping liquified chocolate laced with hazelnut liqueur.”
Bottega Gianduia Liqueur Tasting Notes
Nose: Aroma is very pleasant.
Palate: Lovely, mild on the tongue with a slight burn at the end.
Finish: Quite rich and lovely smooth texture.
Distillery Information
Developed and introduced in 1987 under the creative direction of dynamic entrepreneur Sandro Bottega, the Alexander Grappa range are produced by Distilleria Bottega, located in the heart of northern Italy’s scenic Veneto region, birthplace of grappa. Double-distilled in copper steam alembic stills, Alexander Grappas are highly refined, aromatic, smooth and naturally moderate in alcohol.
