Dalla Cia Grappa 2009 Pinot Noir

Went out to Stellenbosch to visit Giorgio and George Dalla Cia, the father-and-son wine and grappa making team who have released their first single cultivar vintage grappa, the 2009 Limited Edition Pinot Noir.

Previous distillations have been a blended Pinot Noir & Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and an oaked version, the Premium.  Matured in heavy toasted second fill Chardonnay barrels.

Dalla Cia Pere et fils

Hints of honey, dry fig and a wild strawberry bouquet with a gentle, lingering aftertaste are to be found in this limited 800 bottles edition signature grappa distilled in the family tradition dating back to 1923 in Friuli, Italy, by the 3rd generation Dalla Cia Distillery in Stellenbosch.

“To capture the true essence of Pinot noir, we go through a very strict selection of the husks upfront to eliminate any grape skins that have become dry through exposure to air after pressing. After distillation, only the very best batches are selected for this signature grappa,” says George, who share’s his father’s relentless pursuit of quality, improvement and ultimate perfection.

The Dalla Cias take their position as market leaders seriously and consider their educational role as not only a duty but a pleasure.

The Dalla Cia Distillery and Pane e Vino, the authentic Italian Food & Wine Bar, owned by George’s wife, Elena, which also serves as the tasting room for Dalla Cia wines and grappas, are situated in Lower Dorp Street at Bosman’s Crossing.

Elena's Pappardelle with Beef Shin Sauce

As there is no direct access from Dorp Street, visitors need to drive around Oude Libertas into Distillery Street to get to Bosman’s Crossing. For further information call the Distillery at Tel: 021-888 4120 or Pane e Vino at Tel: 021-883 8312.