Top 4 Local Beverages
in Bassano Del Grappa

Italian grappa is distilled from fermented pomace—solid components of grapes that are left after the juice has been pressed. The taste profile of grappa varies, and each variety is distinguished for their unique character that depends on the choice of raw materials, distillation, as well as nature and the length of maturation. The basic distinction is made between grappa bianca, which is aged in stainless steel, and golden varieties that are traditionally aged in large barrels. Through history, grappa was mainly associated with northern parts of Italy, but today it is produced throughout the country. In Italy, grappa is typically enjoyed as a digestif and is usually served straight, in shot glasses.Expand

Mezzoemezzo is an Italian liqueur that was based on the cocktail Mezzo e Mezzo. The cocktail was invented in 1970, and as it became increasingly popular, the company decided to bottle a premixed blend of Nardini Rosso and Nardini Rabarbaro. The liqueur is bittersweet, aromatic, and herbal, with citrus and rhubarb notes. It is best served on ice, optionally with a dash of soda, and garnished with a lemon twist. Expand

Mezzo e Mezzo is an Italian aperitif made with equal parts Nardini Rabarbaro, a bitter liqueur flavored with Chinese rhubarb, and Nardini Rosso, a bitter liqueur infused with herbs and spices. The drink is finished with a dash of soda. It is traditionally served neat and garnished with a lemon twist. Mezzo e Mezzo was invented in 1970 at the Grapperia Nardini, a bar located in Bassano del Grappa and ooperated by the Nardini distillery. As it became popular, the company even decided to bottle a preblended version and named it Mezzoemezzo. The first bottled version was released in 1917.Expand

Nardini is an Italian amaro made with grappa and a macerate of several botanicals. Although the recipe is a closely guarded family secret, some ingredients include peppermint, bitter oranges, licorice, cloves, and gentian. This is a clear amaro that has dark, almost mahogany color. It is a rich and herbal liqueur with a smooth texture and an aroma reminiscent of mint, milky chocolate, licorice, herbs, warming spices, citrus fruit, and dark cherries. It is best enjoyed as an after-dinner drink, served neat or on the rocks, along with an orange slice. Nardini is a family-operated business located in Bassano del Grappa.Expand