Grappa Riserva Madeira Cask

Distilleria Sibona is one of the oldest and most respected grappa producers in Piedmont, Italy, founded over a century ago in the Roero area near Alba. The distillery is especially known for holding the historic distillation license No. 1 issued by the Italian authorities, a symbol of its prestige and long tradition. Sibona specializes in artisanal single-varietal grappas made from fresh pomace of top Piedmont grapes using careful steam distillation and long barrel aging.

Grappa Riserva Madeira Cask is an aged grappa finished in barrels that previously held fortified Madeira wine, giving it a distinctive balance between traditional Piedmontese structure and rich, oxidative sweetness. It is distilled from selected grape pomace and matured first in stainless steel, then aged in oak barrels before a finishing period in Madeira casks, which adds depth and aromatic complexity.

In the glass it shows a deep amber hue and an expressive nose of dried fruits, raisins, figs, orange peel, honey, toasted almonds, vanilla, and warm spice, with subtle oxidative notes reminiscent of walnut and caramelized sugar. On the palate it is smooth, full, and velvety, combining grappa’s grape-driven core with layers of candied fruit, cocoa, toffee, citrus marmalade, and gentle woody spice.