Saturday,
August 18, 2007
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Dalla Cia Grappa of Bosman's Crossing in
Its
success may have frightened Italian producers into introducing new legislation
banning the used of the name "Grappa" for anything, but the Italian
product.
This is why the Dalla Cia's
spirit is now labelled simply, "Dalla Cia G".
The G-Spot That Offers a Taste of
15 August 2007
The recently
opened Dalla Cia
Grappa Distillery at Bosman's Crossing in Stellenbosch carries on a three-generation family
tradition.
The first Dalla Cia
distillery was founded in Friuli in
As a winemaker at
Meerlust, Giorgio Dalla Cia started a Grappa distillery on the property at a time
when Grappa was virtually unknown in
His son, George,
took over the running of the distillery on Meerlust
and, after 10 years, it was moved to its present position at Bosman's Crossing.
Dalla Cia Grappa has received huge acclaim internationally,
and its success may have frightened the EU producers into introducing new
legislation banning the used of the name "Grappa" for anything, but
the Italian product.
This is why the Dalla Cia's
spirit is now labelled simply, "Dalla Cia G".
For those who
find the fiery spirit too harsh for delicate palates, there's a gentler, wood
matured version with a lower alcohol level (40%) known as their "Premium
G."
The distillery
has a comfortable tasting and sales room where the products can be sampled.
Many visitors to
the distillery will enjoy a few relaxing moments in the Pane e Vino food and wine bar next door. This little home of
Italian cuisine is owned and run by George's wife, Elena, who offers a
selection of home-made Italian foods as well as a range of wines (all available
by the glass) produced by Giorgio.
This little
corner of
For first-timers
it may be a little hard to find Bosman's Crossing.
You have to drive around Oude Libertas into
For further
information call the Distillery on 021-888-4120 or Pane e Vino
on 021-883-8312.
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