grappa

American  

[grahp-pah] / ˈgrɑp pɑ /

noun

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

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grappa British  

/ ˈɡræpə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of grappa

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

Example Sentences

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 • Jan. 2, 2022

He summoned Alex, and they collaborated in whipping up a warm grappa sabayon to pour over it.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 16, 2017

You can have it macchiato - stained with milk; corretto - with a dash of grappa; lungo - with a bit more liquid in the cup; or ristretto - super-concentrated.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2016

Seestedt had a 10-year history of making brandies, eaux de vie and grappa, but was looking to do a gin.

From Washington Post • May 30, 2015

But each time he got up, with a big sigh, to say good-bye, Ida had brought him a glass of grappa, or a caffe, or asked him to put the toothpicks on the table.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke