Grappa
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Grappa is an Italian alcoholic beverage: a fragrant, grape-based pomace brandy that contains 35 to 60 percent alcohol by volume. Grappa is a protected name in the European Union.
A glass of grappa
A selection of grappas
Pomace
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Pomace, pumace or marc is the solid remains of grapes, olives, or other fruit after pressing for juice or oil. It contains the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems of the fruit.
Grappa
…volume (70 to 120 US proof). Grappa is a protected name in the European Union. Grappa is made by distilling the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems (i.e., the pomace) left over from winemaking after pressing the grapes. It was originally made to prevent waste by using these leftovers. A similar drink, known as…
Pomace in a bladder press. These are Chardonnay grapes left over after pressing.
The remains of apples left over after pressing cider
Grape pomace from wineries in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Top, white grape pomace; bottom, red grape pomace.
Handful of Barossa Valley white grape marc