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Pomace Brandies

Italy produces a  substantial amount of Grappa, both of the raw, firewater variety and the  more elegant, artisanal efforts that are made from one designated grape  type and frequently packaged in hand-blown bottles. Both types of Grappa  can be unaged or aged for a few years in old casks that will tame the hard  edge of the spirit without imparting much flavor or color. Marc from  France is produced in all of the nations wine-producing regions, but  is mostly consumed locally. Marc de gewürztraminer from Alsace is  particularly noteworthy because it retains some of the distinctive  perfumed nose and spicy character of the grape. California pomace Brandies  from the United States are broadly in the Italian style and are usually  called Grappas, even when they are made from non-Italian grape varieties.  This is also true of the pomace Brandies from Canada.