Brandy - Italian
ReferenceEmilia-Romagna, Veneto, Piedmont
Famous For
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1941 (Suffering Bastard)
Gin and brandy walk into a war zone. Ginger beer brings them home.
A. J.
Two ingredients. Applejack meets grapefruit and nothing else is needed.
After Dinner Cocktail
In an era when cocktails had functional names, this one told you exactly when to drink it — and a hundred years later, the advice still holds.
ABV38-43%
Sub-styles
StravecchioRiserva
Tasting Notes
Vanilla, dried fruit, caramel, light oak, honey, almond, citrus peel, soft spice. Smoother and less tannic than French brandies.
Brand Guide
Well
Stock 84 ($18-22)
Call
Vecchia Romagna Classica ($25-32)
Premium
Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera ($35-48)
Top Shelf
Vecchia Romagna Riserva ($55+)
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The Story
Italy's grape brandy tradition, softer and fruitier than its French counterparts.