“Le Diciotto Lune” – “old” (stravekkya) grappa from the company Marzadro, as evidenced by the mark on the label (in Italian “stravecchia” – old). Grappa such rank held for at least 18 months, and this condition was the idea for the name of the drink. “Le Diciotto Lune” (“Eighteen Moons”) indicates the ripening period of grappa, confirming its “advanced age.” Grappa obtained by distilling grape pomace Martsemino varieties, Teroldego, Merlot, Muscat and Chardonnay grown in the Trentino region. Each of the varieties brings the total blend their characteristics, enriching the taste of grappa and making it more complete and rich. Grappa passes aging in barrels of oak, ash and cherry, which also affects the richness of nature and the elegance of its style. For outstanding organoleptic properties of grappa “Le Dichotto Moon” won many awards at international competitions of various levels. Among them:
- Gold medal competition International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2012
- Gold medal of the competition Tastings International Review of Spirits 2014
- Gold medal of the competition Internationaler spirituosen wettbewerb 2015
Producer’s description
Marzadro – the Italian family-owned company, established at the end of the Second World War. Its foundation coincided with the transformation of the economy, especially active were in the northern parts of the country. The company is located in Trento – a historic region, which is famous for the production of grappa. To make grappa Mardzardo the company began in 1949, and became a proponent Sabina Mardzardo. Her decision was a direct reflection of originated at the time trends in active employment of women in the company, which became especially popular after the Second World War. In 1978, management predpriyaitem moves to the second generation of the family – the four heirs Helen Erin, Stefano and Andrea Mardzardo. Since 1980, there has been growth of the company, which was marked by not only increasing the volume of products, but also increase the income of the enterprise. And despite the fact that in addition to themselves Mardzardo the company had only three employees hired, the range of products has grown considerably. In 1995, the staff has grown to 40 employees and revenue of the company has once again reached a new, higher mark. Since 1999, the company creates sustained (stravecchia) grappa. For its exposure using barrels of different kinds of wood: oak, cherry, acacia. In 2004, the architects and Walter Günter Plekner Murmeyr in Nogaredo created for enterprise new building, made of stone, wood and glass. This combination in the form of symbolic displays the features of the local terroir. The design of the building resembles the locks, once rising in the Lagarina Valley. The company’s products enjoy the same success not only in Italy, but also actively exported to many international markets. Its high quality has been repeatedly appreciated at prestigious international competitions and exhibitions.
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