POLI DISTILLERIE
SARPA ORO DI POLI GRAPPA
SCHIAVON • VENETO • HIGH-END AGED SPIRIT
"The tradition of Veneto preserved in gold. A strictly dry, robust, and patiently aged artisanal spirit, encapsulating the history and soul of a unique distilling dynasty."
Family History, Traditional Distillation and the Complexity of French Oak
The Grappa Poli Sarpa Oro Italian Liqueur is an undisputed jewel of European artisanal distillation. Created under the direction of the historic Poli family in their celebrated Poli Distillerie, this super-premium elixir has its specific origin in Schiavon, within the emblematic Veneto region, Italy. It is definitively classified as a strictly dry spirit, made from the fresh pomace of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. Distilled in small batches using traditional copper pot stills operating with discontinuous steam, the young spirit then patiently matures in the family's underground cellars within French oak barrels, achieving exceptional sumptuousness, smoothness, and roundness without losing any of its strength and Italian authenticity.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Distillery: Poli Distillerie (Est. 1898).
Region of Origin: Schiavon, Veneto, Italy.
Raw Material: Selected pomace (grape skins) from noble red grapes: 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet.
Type of Beverage: Aged Grappa (Grappa Invecchiata / Barrique).
Flavor Classification: Strictly Dry (Pure spirit with no added sugars).
Distillation Method: Artisanal, with a discontinuous copper pot still powered by steam, a slow process that extracts the purest and finest aromas from the grape pomace.
Aging: Patiently aged in medium-toasted French oak barrels to provide the spirit with structure, unctuousness, and a distinguished range of spices.
Alcohol Content: 40.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 15°C - 18°C (Served in tulip-shaped glasses to appreciate its full bouquet).
SKU / MPN: IT-POLI-SARPAORO-700ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Displays a captivating and brilliant golden yellow color with clear amber reflections, of great limpidity and with dense, glycerine tears that gracefully slide down the walls of the crystal glass.
Nose: The aromatic impact is broad, rich, and supremely aristocratic. It unfolds clean memories of ripe exotic fruits, lemongrass, and fresh mint, immediately complexified by the noble notes of wood: threads of vanilla, licorice, dark chocolate, and a subtle aromatic toasted background.
Palate: Powerful but astonishingly warm and velvety entry. On the palate, it is perceived as strictly dry, boasting a robust, vinous, and well-structured body provided by the blend of Merlot and Cabernet. Its passage is enveloping and majestic, ending with a long, mature finish and a refined aftertaste with notes of sweet spices and fine wood.
3. Distillate Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: Being a noble and strictly dry spirit, Sarpa Oro di Poli is the quintessential digestif for high-end Italian dining. It harmonizes exquisitely with complex desserts containing high-percentage dark chocolate (tarts, mousses), traditional candied fruit panettone, nut cakes, and toasted almonds. It is a heavenly experience when enjoyed alongside intense aged cheeses (such as aged Parmigiano Reggiano or spicy Gorgonzola) and even accompanies a freshly brewed premium espresso with great elegance (the classic 'Caffè Corretto').
Suggested Moments:
- Business: A stately spirit that evokes the highest status and knowledge of Old World historical beverages; it is impeccable for bringing a fruitful business dinner to a perfect close after a major commercial agreement.
- The Perfect Gift: Usually presented in its iconic and elegant retro-design metal tin, it is a sumptuous and extremely high-level gift ideal for connoisseurs, collectors, and lovers of the good life.
- Romantic Dinner: Its enveloping warmth, subtle vanilla aroma, and sophistication offer the ideal excuse to extend the after-dinner conversation as a couple, creating an atmosphere of absolute intimacy and elegance.
- Summer (Summer Nights): Ideal for enjoying on cool summer nights after a light dinner, serving it slightly chilled to highlight its subtle notes of lemongrass and exotic fruit outdoors.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this spirit?
This distinguished spirit is artisanally crafted by Poli Distillerie, one of the oldest and most respected grappa producing families in the world. Its specific origin comes entirely from Schiavon, in the celebrated province of Vicenza, Veneto region, Italy.
Is this liqueur dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Grappa Poli Sarpa Oro is a spirit with a strictly dry profile. Unlike other liqueurs, it contains no added sugars or syrups; its silky, smooth texture and subtle perfumed notes of vanilla are exclusively due to aging in oak barrels.
What is the difference between traditional white grappa and Sarpa Oro?
While young or white grappa is bottled directly after distillation maintaining a more rustic and direct character, Sarpa Oro is matured in oak barrels, a process that rounds the edges of the alcohol, gives it its golden color, and adds great spicy complexity.
How is this premium spirit recommended to be served and enjoyed?
It is recommended to serve it at room temperature (between 15°C and 18°C), ideally in tulip-shaped crystal glasses. When serving, it is advisable to let it rest for a couple of minutes in the glass so that the spirit opens up and aerates, allowing its complex floral and woody aromas to express themselves to the fullest.
