Candolini Bianca Grappa 1L
Candolini Bianca is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 1L unaged white grappa from Italy, produced by Fratelli Branca Distillerie of Milan — the house founded in 1845 behind Fernet-Branca, which acquired Candolini in 1987. Producer copy describes the spirit as distilled largely from free-running grape juice together with the pips and stems, rather than from pomace residue alone, and it reaches the glass crystal-clear in a traditional 19th-century style bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Style: Bianca — unaged white grappa
- Producer: Fratelli Branca Distillerie, Milan
- Origin: Italy
- Base: Grape — free-running juice with pips and stems, per producer copy
Milan's Clear After-Dinner Grappa
Grappa is Italy's grape spirit, and the bianca style is its purest form: distilled and bottled without oak, so what you taste is the grape itself. Candolini has been made for over a century, and under Branca it keeps its old-school brief — a clean, delicate digestivo in a litre bottle shaped after the traditional format. Explore more Italian pours across our liqueurs shelf, browse the full spirits range, or visit the Candolini vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh crushed grape with light floral and herbal notes. Palate: Soft and juicy grape concentration with a dried-fruit edge and gentle spice. Finish: Clean, warming and persistent.
How to Enjoy
Traditionally poured after a meal, at room temperature or slightly chilled — the classic Italian digestivo serve, in a small glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bianca grappa? "Bianca" means white: the grappa is unaged and unoaked, bottled clear so the grape character stays front and centre.
Who makes Candolini? Fratelli Branca Distillerie of Milan, the producer founded in 1845 that also makes Fernet-Branca; Branca acquired Candolini in 1987.
When is grappa usually served? After a meal, as a digestivo — a small pour at room temperature or lightly chilled.
Stock the digestivo shelf properly — order Candolini Bianca Grappa online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.