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Jacopo Poli Vespaiolo
This grappa is made from the fresh marc of Vespaiolo, the treasured grape of the Breganze area. The
name Vespaiolo comes from vespa, wasp in Italian, as this grape is very attractive to wasps. The marc is
distilled in an antique copper steam boiler at low temperatures and the grappa is refined for at least six
months in stainless steel tanks before being bottled.
Jacopo Poli Torcolato
This grappa is made distilling the marc of Torcolato, the famous dessert wine from the town of
Breganze in Veneto. Torcolato is a blend of the native varietals Vespaiolo and Friulano, which are dried
on screens until the sugar content reaches 30 - 40% of the volume. The “noble rot” that attacks the
grapes during the drying process creates new organoleptic compounds that generate the unique dried
tropical fruit flavors and mellow taste of this grappa.
Poli Barrique
Made by blending the most typical grape varietals of the Vicenza province, this single vintage grappa is
aged 13 years in 225 liter Allier barriques. It offers seducing aromas of toasted wood, vanilla, cocoa, and
coffee. It lingers on the palate with a strong and harmonious finish.
Sarpa di Poli
In the Venetian dialect, Sarpa means vinaccia, or the grape marc that is used to make grappa. Sarpa di
Poli is made from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet sourced from the area of Bassano del Grappa. It offers
an intense bouquet of red flowers with enticing hints of juniper and freshly cut grass. It is silky and
persistent on the palate.
Sarpa di Poli Barrique
This refined grappa is made from the distilled marc of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet. After distillation,
it is aged for four years in 225 liter Allier barriques. This grappa offers gorgeous aromas of exotic fruit,
lemon, licorice, and vanilla. On the palate it is full, rich, and round.
Poli Miele
This is a unique acacia honey-flavored grappa. Inspired by Hydromel, the oldest alcoholic beverage
produced by man, Poli’s Miele is a liqueur made by mixing grappa, acacia honey, and essential oils of
mug pine, juniper, mint, and verbena. Excellent as a digestif, Poli Miele is soothing and invigorating.
Shake well before pouring and serve chilled.