It came to the sixteenth edition of the event "Open Distilleries", conceived and organized by Made in Vicenza, the Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce of Vicenza, to appreciate the history and culture related to the craft of grappa.
From September 30 to October 7, you can visit some of the historic producers in the province of Vicenza: Distilleries Rino Dal Toso and son Bridge Barbarano Distillery Brothers Brunello di Montegalda, Distillery Li.dia of Villaga, Poli Distillery Distillery Schiavon and Slave of Costabissara. Five "cathedrals of grappa" where visitors will be greeted by a journey of discovery of ancient knowledge and sophisticated flavors.
Stories, curiosities, small and big secrets of distillation handed down from generation to generation will be described by the same masters grappa in a unique path between stills and boilers, which will give way to approach the fascinating and intense taste of spirits and liqueurs typical. Do not miss, in particular, the "seances," the dark-tasting sessions in which each participant will be asked to identify the type and characteristics of the different distillates proposed in taste. An original and "witty" to explore and learn to recognize the notes given away by different types of sensory apparatus, with a final tribute for those who will prove to be more prepared.
The distilleries will be open Sunday, September 30 and October 7, from 10 to 18 and from Monday to Saturday from 14 to 18 by appointment.
With this initiative, Made in Vicenza renews the work of development of a product that is an ambassador of quality agro Vicenza in Italy and across national borders. "Open Distilleries" helps to focus attention of the general public on a typical strongly linked to tradition and to the economic fabric of the area, helping to promote the culture of grappa and its responsible consumption and aware.
