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Mardi Gras Fritters (Chiacchiere): a tipical Italian recipe

08/02/2013

It's Carnival Time, it's Mardi Gras Fritters Time

Our store will be open on Sunday

14/12/2012

A perfect present, also for Christmas

08/11/2012

Our detective Story "La testa e la coda" is evolving in a perfect presentation box

August Cocktail: Lemongrape

09/08/2012

For August we suggest you the Cocktail Lemongrape, very easy and cooler

A new matching for our Spirit "Moscato Fior d'Arancio"

10/07/2012

Finally we've got the perfect matching for our Spirit "Moscato Fior d'Arancio": it's a special Cigar with orange flavouring "De Medici Arancia".

The Police detective's Cocktail

19/06/2012

Here you can try the cocktail set up by Caterina Lasagna, italian champion Aibes

The sign of the Zodiac: Aquarius

06/03/2012

Sagittarius and the Chiareno, Noah distilled grape

15/12/2011

December is the month of Sagittarius, a fire sign, optimistic and curious, he love sto learn and explore: the perfect traveller. The sign is also associated with the United States, place of origin of the grapes Noah that belong to the group of American vines that arrived in the Veneto region since mid 1800. The brandy is obtained by distilling pressed grape noah with steam boilers. The scent is intense and fragrant and the taste is harmonious, complex but round

Grappa of the month: Enantio della Valdadige

09/11/2011

The Enantio has ancient origins, already in the 1st century a.d. Pliny writes - : " ... the abrupt: hoc est vitis sylvestris quod vocatur aenanthium ... ". THE latin author cites precisely the Enantio, one of the two red wines Terra dei Forti, area between the Valdadige and Vallagarina (Trento).

Ferrara, land and water

12/10/2011

Ferrara has won us over. Thus we suggest four restaurants, four clients, for your discovery. Let us begin with the Osteria Al Brindisi, the oldest inn in the world.

Grappa Brunello at the Alboretti

11/10/2011

The Ristorante Agli Alboretti has reopened. After being closed for a year for remodeling the restaurant is back, keeping alive a locale with a celebrated history in the city. Here, today, you will also find our grappas. During the ‘50s and ‘60s, the "Agli Alboretti" Restaurant was a meeting place for artists and patrons of art. Peggy Guggenheim often ate here with her artist friends.

Grappa of the month: UvaeUva (GrapesandGrapes)

07/10/2011

For those who were born under the zodiac sign of Libra the answer is in harmony. The same goes for UvaeUva, our white grape distillation. In this distillation we find precious white grapes. Fully ripe grapes harvested with care, then pressed and fermented in stainless steel containers before moving on to the distillation phase. Our search is for delicacy and lightness. And the light hint of Muscat is in total harmony in the taste and the aroma.

Finally, Terrossa

20/09/2011

Last Saturday we opened the first bottle of Terrossa. The occasion was a dinner dedicated to Antonio Fogazzaro: 130 diners had the first taste of the newest offering of Casa Brunello.

The first bottle of Terrossa

07/09/2011

Saturday 17 September we will be opening the first bottle of Terrossa, the grappa dedicated to Antonio Fogazzaro.

The Grappa of the Month

05/09/2011

Grappa di Spergola di Scandiano is precise, elegant, and sought-after. The variety of grape that this grappa is made from is, in fact, a small local heritage of the town of Scandiano in Reggio Emilia. These white grapes have been present from time immemorial in the hills and foothills around Scandiano.

The Grappa of the Month

27/07/2011

The Scura Riserva (Dark Reserve) is a majestic and regal grappa. Just like those born under the Zodiac Sign of Leo the Lion. The 30-month Scura Riserva is obtained by a careful distillation of red grapes, aged in Allier oak barrels.

Terrossa: the modern little grappa

06/07/2011

Terrossa, the new grappa dedicated to Antonio Fogazzaro has been born. As anyone from Vicenza knows, this year is the one hundred year anniversary of Antonio Fogazzaro’s death, but perhaps not everyone knows that Fogazzaro was particularly linked to the town of Montegalda.

Sign of the month: Memora Grappa

01/07/2011

In the past we find Proust recovering his memory through taste. Madeleines, the sweet, buttery, shell-shaped cakes brought back memories of the writer’s childhood. On the other hand, in Italian our memory is called, as the name itself says, Memora, that is, memory, in English. This is a grappa tied to our history, that just gets stronger as time passes.

Mario Rigoni Stern

16/06/2011

Three years have passed since the death of Mario Rigoni Stern, but the passing of time has not affected the friendship or the memories that bind us to the writer. It was in 1990, on our 150th anniversary, when Mario dedicated a new story to us, entitled “Due storie quasi una allegoria” (“Two Stories, Almost an Allegory”).

GEMINI: Grappa di Aleatico di Gradoli

31/05/2011

Those born under Gemini, the sign of the twins do not like bonds, they need freedom and are continually looking for change. They are truly dynamic. Perfect for being paired with our Grappa di Aleatico di Gradoli. The grapes of this type come from the area of Viterbo, more precisely from Monti Volsini, that in a remote era belonged to a complex of volcanoes, christened Vulsinio.

Our Grapes, so beautiful!

27/05/2011

Spring has brought new bottles and new labels for our three grappas: La Grappa Scura Oro (Grappa Dark Gold), La Scura GB (Dark GB), and la Uva&Uva (Grapes&Grapes). La Grappa Scura Oro is worthy of a special presentation: it is the newest arrival in the Brunello family. To create this amber-coloured grappa we had to rely on all our experience.

A trip to Morocco

04/05/2011

A trip to Morocco leaves a good mark. Last week Paolo was in Meknes at the invitation of the Moroccan General Consul. He was there as a representative for Terranostra, the Coldiretti Family Farm Association. The local authorities were waiting to accompany him around the area and on a visit to an international agricultural fair that was just held during the last few days.

Taurus: Grappa Vicentina

02/05/2011

May is the month of Taurus. This is the zodiac sign of practical and straightforward people, people who love their homes and nature. The Taurus is very tied to his origins. Like our Grappa Vicentina, a grappa with a strong tradition, made only with Vicentine grapes. Grappa has been an integral part of the history of our territory and Grappa Vicentina is the synthesis of this tie.

ARIES: Distilled from Cruvajo grapes

05/04/2011

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and coincides with the month of April. Aries are fearless and impatient, adapt easily to change. Just like the Cruvajo grape. In appearance it is a cursed grape which never seems to mature completely. For this reason its cultivation was almost completely abandoned, except for a few rare exceptions. But those who had the courage to follow this torturous path have discovered the wonders it can hold.

Once upon a time in Rome

04/04/2011

Today we want to tell you a story, the story of our distillery and the wine shops of Rome. It was during the Eighties, when, Paolo Brunello first brought products from the family distillery to the best wine shops of Rome. Traditional Vicentine grappa begins to make a name for itself among the Roman clientele. During that same period of time there was also a senator from the Veneto who personally chose Brunello grappas as gifts for his parliamentary friends back then.

And you, what grappa are you?

01/04/2011

For every grappa a zodiac sign. Don’t worry, the first warm weather hasn’t gone to our heads. We have no scientific pretext and no ambition to be like Paolo Fox o Robert Brezsny. We simply like to think that our grappas possess well-defined traits and characteristics.

Anag Gorizia visits us

25/03/2011

For us, it is always a pleasure to welcome our friends and colleagues to the distillery. Accompany them to visit our historic facility to conclude with a tasting of our products. As it happened a few days ago with their friends in the Anag of Gorizia. Captained by Chairman Bruno Fortunato have been our guests, have tasted the grappas and before returning to Friuli have dined with the inevitable bacalà alla vicentina.

To Taranto for the "Golosando Wine & Food Experience"

04/02/2011

On Sunday, 27th and Monday, 28th of February we will be in Taranto at the “Golosando - Wine & Food Experience”. In fact, we could not miss the first edition of the exhibition organized by La.Ta -Wine & Delikatessen agency, our reference point from Puglia. With the stunning backdrop of Relais Histò San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo, Golosando offers...

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a 2011 as leader!

22/12/2010

It's already Christmas. The time to stop, shake to their loved ones, reflect on what has been done on the road and we still have ahead of us

It's Christmas time!

01/12/2010

When we draw near to festivities or any other particular event, it is not easy to find gift ideas. But one thing is true, unwrapping an exquisite package is always appreciated. So as not to seem trivial, a good grappa of artisanal quality will make you discover the appetising features of friends and relatives. For that reason, we have decided to enrich our proposal with three new gift packages

GRAPPA AND IMMORAL CHEESE

05/11/2010

"antonio ferrari - storie di cibo e di vino” is a wine shop in downtown Padua, Here, Antonio Ferrari does not hide his greatest passion. the shapes of the cheese, with their stories and combinations. Of course, we don't let our challenge get away: an unusual proposal with Brunello grappa.

GIFT IDEAS FOR GRAPPA

04/11/2010

VICENTINE GOURMET FOOD AND WINE IS PRESENT IN FLORENCE

30/10/2010

A special evening at the Hotel Relais Certosa restaurant to present the Villa products (Vicenza Luxury Labels). The chef Daniele Raddi has been able to correctly interpret the Vicentine products in the dinner where the flavours of our territory have been presented in the city of Florence. Tuscany restaurateurs and agents were in attendance.

New suit for aged grappa

10/09/2010

It is exciting to stop and think that the story of our family of 170 years is merged with the story of the distillery. Work and passion, passed during the years, that we have decided to celebrate with special packaging for two grappas to which we are particularly related. La Scura - 12 months and La Scura Riserva - 30 months. New dress, antique heart.

Tiramisu and Grappa: combination approved!

20/05/2010

Tiramisu and Grappa: it was possible! The answer comes from the evening organized by the section of Vicenza dell’Anag (National Association of Grappa Testers) in our distillery. The protagonists were three Tiramisu prepared by the skilful banqueter, Perla Raschini, and four of our grape distillates to create a combination more than usual.

Villa, a group in expansion

16/03/2010

Villa Vicenza Luxury Labels continues to grow. Besides our grappa and the other excellent Vicentine foods and wines, the group has just welcomed two new enterprises: Sabana Coffee and the Fratelli Branco (Branco Brothers). The former for its excel

Uva&Uva is well liked, even in the Vatican

15/12/2009

Curiosity, interest and surprise in meeting limited, precious, and for many, still novel, productions. These were the emotions called to mind during the evening presentation of VILLA at the Vatican.

No to home-made grappas

13/11/2009

“No” was the decision handed down regarding the proposed law concerning “home-made grappa”. And we can only heave a huge sigh of relief, being in complete agreement with the Senate’s decision. Basically, what the law proposed by Senators Montani and Divina allowed ...

Grappa is leaning towards tourism

30/10/2009

Reviving Grappa, starting with a visit to a distillery. We’ve spoken about the Vicenza Food and Wine Tourism Festival, within whose framework the Talk Show “Distillery Tourism” took place. Paolo Brunello was among the speakers, along with Jacopo Poli, Vittorio “Gianni” Capovilla, Elena Schiavon, and Ivan Dal Toso and the wine producer Fausto Maculan. The Moderator was the journalist Alberto Lupini.

The Brunello Tasting Panel is Off and Running

30/09/2009

Do you have a blog? Are you enamored with food and wine? Well this is your chance to enter and judge the world of grappa. And specifically with the vintage grappas that we have been distilling in Montegalda, in the Province of Vicenza, for the past 170 years. Our idea was to create a tasting panel for grappa. And what grappa!

It's distillation time

29/09/2009

Our two new offers French oak barrels

17/06/2009

Our two new offers French oak barrels. They are called “La Scura” and “La Scura Riserva”. For us, the grappa aged in wood represents a return to the past. On our part, grappa has always been preserved in barrels to let it rest, and to refine it with the features acquired from the wood varieties.