Grappa Costamiole
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-quality aged spirit, this grappa is bottled when fully mature and does not require further aging. It is designed to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition for decades if stored properly away from direct light and heat.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate, traditional Piedmontese hazelnut cake, or aged cheeses such as Castelmagno.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious Piedmontese estate of Prunotto, which has been shaping the viticultural landscape of the region since the early 20th century, the Grappa Costamiole is a refined distillate of historical pedigree. It is crafted from the fresh, moisture-rich pomace of Barbera grapes harvested from the acclaimed Costamiole vineyard in Agliano Terme—the very same grapes used to produce Prunotto's iconic Nizza DOCG wine. Distilled using traditional copper alembic stills to preserve the delicate, fruit-forward characteristics of the Barbera grape, the spirit is subsequently aged in oak barriques. This wood maturation bestows a beautiful amber hue and weaves complex layers of toasted hazelnut, vanilla, dark cherry, and sweet spices into the spirit, creating a harmonious bridge between the rustic tradition of Italian grappa and modern artisanal refinement.
🍾 About the Producer
Prunotto traces its origins to 1904 when the cooperative Cantina Sociale 'Ai Vini delle Langhe' was established in Serralunga d'Alba, later rescued and rechristened by Alfredo Prunotto in the 1920s. Under legendary winemaker Beppe Colla from 1956, the estate emerged as a pioneer of single-vineyard bottlings in Piedmont, famously producing the benchmark Barolo Bussia beginning with the 1961 vintage. Owned by Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori family since 1994, Prunotto stewards approximately 65 hectares across prime sites in the Langhe and Monferrato. Viticulture leverages the region's classic mosaic of calcareous clay and Tortonian marl, capturing distinctive diurnal shifts and microclimatic nuance. In the cellar, vinification balances traditional large-format cask maturation with refined contemporary precision. Prunotto's expansive portfolio is anchored by celebrated cru bottlings such as Barolo Bussia Vigna Colonnello Riserva, Barbaresco Bric Turot, and Nizza Riserva Costamiòle, complemented by classical regional expressions of Arneis, Barbera d'Alba, and Moscato d'Asti.