12 Anni Acquavite di Vino Mazzetti is an aged Italian wine brandy. Aged for 12 years in oak, it features notes of plum, raisin, and vanilla. Ideal for sipping.
Data sheet
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- Region
- Piemonte
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- Gradation
- 40.00%
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- Size
- 70cl
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- Temperature
- 10-12°C
Why the Master Distiller Recommends Grappa 12 Anni Acquavite
This reserve is the ideal choice for those seeking the complexity and richness granted by time. The Master Distiller isolates the heart of the wine distillate and then guides it through a long, patient twelve-year rest in wooden casks. This slow aging transforms the spirit's profile, delivering unique structural smoothness and remarkable aromatic stability. It perfectly demonstrates how wood enriches the original fruit's harmony with warm, deep, and mature nuances, offering a shelving, velvety sip free of any harshness.
Organoleptic Profile
- Type: Extra-Aged Wine Brandy (Arzente Stravecchio)
- Raw Material: Premium selected Piedmontese wines
- Alcohol by Volume and Size: 40% Vol. - 70 cl bottle
- Visual Evaluation: Warm and shiny amber yellow color, enriched with intense golden highlights that testify to the long, patient passage in fine wood.
- Olfactory Profile: A wide, complex, and deep bouquet. The nose reveals hints of summer fruits alongside nuances of dried plum, raisins in spirit, sweet vanilla, and honey imparted by the casks.
- Palate: Round and decidedly enveloping. The progression reveals warm notes of plum compote perfectly blended with touches of vanilla. The sip is warm and austere, leading toward a long finish of refined tertiary persistence.
Pairings and Serving
The evolved and pleasantly aromatic profile of this spirit requires structured pairings or slow enjoyment as a meditation drink.
- Pastry and Desserts: Excellent with traditional hazelnut or chestnut cakes, complex dry pastries, cantucci, artisanal tarts, and medium to high-percentage dark chocolate.
- Signature Pairings: Perfect in contrast with matured Monferrato tome or hard matured cheeses. A sumptuous after-dinner drink ideal for moments of complete relaxation.
- Serving Conditions: Serve strictly at room temperature (16 - 18°C / 61 - 64°F) in a wide tasting glass to allow the twelve-year-old aromas to open up in the air.


























































