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Italian spirits questions
What is grappa?
Grappa is an Italian brandy distilled from pomace, the grape skins, seeds and stems left over after winemaking. It must be made in Italy from Italian pomace. Young grappa is clear and fiery, while aged grappa (invecchiata) spends time in wood and is smoother. Single-grape grappas, like nebbiolo or moscato, show the character of the grape.
What is the most popular liquor in Italy?
Amaro is one of Italy's most popular spirits, sipped after dinner as a digestivo, with brands like Montenegro, Averna, Ramazzotti and Fernet-Branca. Limoncello is a classic after-dinner drink in the south. For aperitivo, Campari and Aperol are everywhere, and grappa remains popular in the north.
What is the most famous Italian cocktail?
The Negroni is Italy's most famous cocktail, made with equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, stirred and served over ice with an orange peel. It's said to have been invented in Florence around 1919 for Count Camillo Negroni. The Aperol spritz, the Americano and the Bellini are other well-known Italian drinks.