Moletto Grappa di Nebbiolo da Barolo
Moletto Grappa di Nebbiolo da Barolo is a barrel-aged Italian grappa — 750mL at 43% ABV (86 proof), distilled from the pomace of Nebbiolo, the noble red grape behind Barolo — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: barrel-aged — light straw/pale-gold color from oak maturation
- Producer: Moletto Societa Agricola, Motta di Livenza, Veneto
- Recognition: 94 points, Beverage Testing Institute
Barolo's Grape, Given the Oak Treatment
Most grappa is crystal clear; this one isn't. Nebbiolo pomace — the pressings of the grape that makes Barolo — goes into Moletto's copper stills, and the resulting spirit rests in barrel until it takes on a pale-gold glow. The Beverage Testing Institute gave it 94 points, praising suede, toasted Brazil nuts, baked plum and pear, stone fruit, autumn fruit, golden raisin, acacia honey and heather, with a lowland-Scotch-like character and a white-pepper finish — calling it "a superbly aged grappa to finish a big meal." Explore the store's grappa and brandy shelves, or browse everything from Moletto.
Tasting Notes
Pale golden color. Aromas of dried and baked fruit — plum, pear, golden raisin — with suede, toasted nuts, acacia honey and heather; the palate carries stone fruit and autumn fruit with a gently tannic, lowland-Scotch-like texture; white-pepper spice on the finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve at room temperature in a tulip glass after dinner — the BTI review frames it as an after-meal spirit. Pairs with dark chocolate or a cheese course the way a fine aged brandy would.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is all grappa clear?
No — clear grappa is unaged, but aged grappa rests in barrel and takes on straw-to-amber color plus rounder, more complex flavors, as this Nebbiolo expression shows.
What does "da Barolo" mean?
It refers to the Nebbiolo grape — the variety that produces Barolo wine — indicating the pomace this grappa was distilled from.
What is the ABV of Moletto Grappa di Nebbiolo da Barolo?
43% ABV (86 proof).
What did the Beverage Testing Institute score it?
94 points, with praise for its baked-fruit depth and aged-grappa complexity.
Experience an aged grappa worth a 94-point score — order Moletto Grappa di Nebbiolo da Barolo online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.