grappa

[ grahp-pah ]

noun

1. an unaged brandy, originally from Italy, distilled from the pomace of a wine press.

grappa

/ ˈɡræpə /

noun

1. a spirit distilled from the fermented remains of grapes after pressing

Word History and Origins

Origin of grappa¹

1890–95; < Italian: grape stalk < Germanic; grape

Word History and Origins

Origin of grappa¹

Italian: grape stalk, of Germanic origin; see grape

Example Sentences

She went to a grappa distillery to call the president then of the E.U.,

From New York Times

To finish the meal, the adults took shots of grappa, a type of Italian brandy that locals consider medicinal.

From Washington Post

Renowned grappa producer Poli Distillerie stopped making its smooth, elegant sambuca, which tastes like fresh fennel, in the 1980s, but recently brought it back due to the surge in demand.

From Salon

The amaretto sour is built on two different amaros from Italy, grappa, lemon juice, sherry, aquafaba, bitters and just a touch of Amaretto.

From New York Times

The beauty award goes to Coast to Coast: gin, grappa and lemon juice tinted with fresh basil and sporting a light froth of egg white.

From Washington Post