🥃 Nonino Tradizione
Base grappa from Nonino made from white and red grape pomace; distilled in copper pot stills, rested in steel, 41% vol.
Nonino Tradizione is the base grappa of the Nonino family distillery in Friuli. It is made from a blend of white and red grape pomace, not from a single variety like the Monovitigno grappas. The core version is 41% vol.; the same line also includes a stronger Tradizione 50°.
According to the producer, the pomace is destemmed, fermented under vacuum in steel tanks with temperature control, and distilled right away in small batches in copper pot stills. Heads and tails are cut, leaving the “heart”. Before bottling, the grappa rests for six months to a year in steel, without oak, which is why it is clear.
Why this matters to you. Tradizione is the reference point for comparison: Nonino Il Moscato shows the aroma of a single variety, and Nonino AnticaCuvée Riserva shows the effect of years in oak. The producer recommends serving the grappa at about 12 °C in a tulip-shaped glass. WHO reminds: there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 41% vol. (a 50° version is available) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | white and red grape pomace without stems |
| Distillation method | small batches in copper pot stills, heads and tails cut |
| Minimum maturation | 6–12 months of rest in steel tanks, no wood |
| EU category | 6 — spirit drink made from grape marc (grappa) |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787: grappa is a geographical indication of Italy |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Nonino Tradizione → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Pomace
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Nonino, 🥃 Grappa
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Nonino Il Moscato, 🥃 Nonino Il Moscato, 🥃 Nonino ÙE, 🥃 Nonino ÙE
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Nonino Tradizione is aged in barrels?
No. According to the producer and Difford's Guide, it rests 6–12 months in steel tanks, which is why it is clear.
What grapes is Nonino Tradizione made from?
From a blend of white and red grape pomace without stems; the producer does not name the grape varieties.
What is the strength of Nonino Tradizione?
The core version is 41% vol.; there is also a Tradizione 50°.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Nonino ÙE — Nonino grape distillate line since 1984: whole grapes with skins, pulp and juice are distilled in one operation; not grappa.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Nonino AnticaCuvée Riserva · 🥃 Nonino Il Moscato · 🥃 Nonino ÙE · 🥃 Aperol Spritz To Go · 🥃 Midori Melon Liqueur · 🥃 Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Nonino (виробник): Tradizione Nonino 41° — blend of destemmed white and red pomace, vacuum fermentation, batch copper steam stills, 6–12 months in stainless steel, 41 % vol
- Difford's Guide: Nonino Grappa Tradizione 41% (destalked white and red pomace, batch steam stills, rested 6–12 months in stainless steel)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks, Annex I cat. 6 (grape marc spirit) and Annex III (Grappa, Italy)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)