Definition

1. Noun:
   • An Italian brandy: A strong alcoholic spirit, specifically a type of brandy, originating from Italy. It is distilled from the solid remains of grapes—the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems—left over after the grapes have been pressed for winemaking (a residue known as pomace or vinaccia).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • After dinner, he sipped a glass of grappa.
  • Grappa is traditionally served as a digestif.
  • This distillery produces a smooth, aromatic grappa.

Advanced Usage

• As an uncountable noun for the category: "Grappa" is often used uncountably to refer to the type of spirit in general.
  • Grappa is popular in northern Italy.
• As a countable noun for varieties or servings: It can be countable when referring to different types or specific glasses of the drink.
  • The bar offers several fine grappas.
  • I'll have two grappas, please.

Variants and Related Words

• Pomace brandy: A more general term for brandy distilled from pomace, of which grappa is the Italian variety.
• Marc (French): The French equivalent spirit, e.g., .
• Orujo (Spanish): The Spanish equivalent spirit.
• Digestif: A category of alcoholic drinks served after a meal to aid digestion, which commonly includes grappa.

Synonyms

• Italian pomace brandy: The most precise descriptive synonym.
• Pomace spirit: A broader categorical term.

Related Phrases

• To distill grappa: The process of making this spirit.
  • They distill grappa using traditional copper stills.
• Aged grappa: Grappa that has been matured in wood casks, often acquiring color and complexity.
  • He prefers an aged grappa over a young, clear one.

Idioms

Noun

1. Italian brandy made from residue of grapes after pressing