Mellow & even sweet on the palate, Riserva 40 is a gently-accessible alternative to the more robust 50% aged spirit that is Nardini's most popular grappa in most countries outside Italy. Laid up for as long as five years in Slavonian oak, Riserva 40 enjoys some kinship with a lowland whisky, being drier than a conventional brandy. The oaky nose offers lemon & apple skins while the taste profile

Includes:: cinnamon, baked apple & honey. Given the oak-ageing, the swallow is warm, but soft
- & the dry finish is of delicately balanced oak with cooked-fruit.


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Laid up in Slovanian oak barrels for five years, Nardini Riserva enjoys a delicate sophistication that has made it hugely popular all over the world. The subtle wood ageing imbues a degree of sweetness & softness to this grappa on the palate, while delivering a delightful warmth in the swallow, which some people consider reminiscent of a lowland malt. Described as 'exquisite' by drinks writer Malcolm Gluck, ' Riserva' scooped a ' Best-in-Class' award in the 2006 International Wine & Spirit Competition. Ideal drinking temperature: between 16 & 18 degrees C (61 to 64 degrees F) Nose: supple oak gives structure to jasmine tea, cinnamon, lemon meringue & mixed fruit zest, extending with apple, pear skins & acacia honey. Palate: smooth, elegantly oily with distinct oaky tones, leading to jasmine tea, clove-baked apples & honey, animated by spicy cinnamon with lemon meringue hints. Finish: balanced oak, spice & cooked-fruit medley. (Tasting notes by Ian Wisniewski, London, June 2003 ) ...

Riserva 60 is an intensely-flavoured grappa. & if the high alcohol content demands respect, it also accentuates the essential flavours of a majestic taste profile. While ' Mighty 60' shares the same delicate nose of lemon & apple skins with Nardini's ' Classic' 50% grappa, the oak-ageing makes the effect on the palate surprisingly gentle. Then again, there are firm tobacco & spice notes added to the inherent ' Riserva' taste profile of cinnamon, baked apple & honey. As with Bianca 60, the finish is extremely long. Alongside an espresso, a dark cigar & an obligatory iced water, this grappa delivers an experience to be cherished. The cigar being optional of course. ...

Softer, richer & sweeter than ' Bitter', Rosso shares the same citric qualities, but replaces the natural sharpness of roman absinthe & bitter orange, with the additional ingredients of quinine & natural vanilla. Rosso is extremely accessible as a pre-prandial aperitivo, especially amongst those who find traditional bitter-sweet varieties too intense on the palate. It can be mixed 50-50 with ' Rabarbaro' to make the famous ' Mezzo-Mezzo' cocktail. ...

As its name implies, Tagliatella is a grappa-based 'cocktail' of complex flavours. While the aroma of fresh cherry juice predominates, the drink features natural ingredients deployed in a wide range of products in Nardini's grappa & aperitivo range. Fruity, with a well-calibrated bitter/sweet ratio, Tagliatella is typically enjoyed neat over ice, or with a splash of soda. It is especially refreshing as a summer drink
- the ' Bassano Mule'
- enjoyed long with ginger beer.

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This Carmenre is a smooth wine with a deep, dark violet, almost black colour. The nose is rich & ripe, with plenty of red fruits, sweet spices & a hint of paprika. The wine has excellent structure, depth & concentration with velvety tannins & a lingering finish. ...

Aromas of citrusy orange peel, passionfruit, white peach & crushed tomato leaf stand out on the nose. It is an excellent blend of tropical fruit & herbaceous character typical from the variety. It has a lively palate, somewhat restrained, with notes of white flowers that lead to a silky & enveloping finish. ...

A spicy aroma with perfectly balanced with fruity, ripe red fruit flavours. An elegant & an expressive finish. ...

The No 1 brand of Slivovitz Plum Brandy in Serbia (former Yugoslavia). Produced from the famous, Juice-rich Pocegaca Plum, matured for 8 years in Oak Barrels. Recognised for its Yellow-Gold colour & soft rounded taste, sweet, fine & rich in fruit flavours, Navip Slivovitz has excellent fire & depth on the pallate. Packaged in a traditional bottle. ...

The Navy Island Navy Strength is a 100% pure Pot Still rum. The blend is made from 11 carefully selected
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