Grappa Berta Tre Soli Tre Nebbiolo 2018 - Berta [0.70 lt, Astucciata]

Tre Soli Tre is Distillerie Berta’s aged Nebbiolo grappa, rooted in Piedmont and defined by carefully selected grape pomace, traditional distillation and extended time in wood. This 2018 bottling comes in a 70 cl format with a presentation case. It is designed for anyone who values an expressive Italian spirit whose character can be traced back to its raw material and production methods.

Nebbiolo pomace from Piedmont

The distillate is produced from Nebbiolo grape pomace sourced from selected producers in the variety’s traditional growing areas. Nebbiolo is strongly associated with Piedmontese winemaking, but grappa should not be confused with wine or brandy distilled from wine: its starting material is the skins and other grape solids left from winemaking. This distinction is essential to understanding the distinctive identity of Tre Soli Tre.

The name is itself part of Berta’s story. The producer links the number three to the three major Nebbiolo areas and to the sun, while the length of ageing brings together the themes of origin and patience.

Copper stills and eight years of maturation

Berta uses discontinuous, batch distillation in steam-heated copper stills. Rather than a continuous industrial flow, the process works in separate distillation cycles. The grappa is then aged for eight years in a selection of different woods with varying degrees of toasting. This maturation accounts for much of the amber hue and adds layered wood-derived notes to the fruit expression of the spirit.

Aromas, flavour and drinking style

Its colour is amber. The producer describes an expansive, enveloping nose with blackcurrant, apricot and sour cherry, followed by cocoa and vanilla. These sensations carry through to the palate, giving the grappa a rich and rounded aromatic character. It is a spirit to explore slowly rather than one chosen simply for its alcoholic strength.

Serving suggestions and gift presentation

The alcohol content is 43% ABV. Serve in a small tulip-shaped tasting glass to appreciate the bouquet, taking care not to overheat the spirit. Etilika lists 18–20°C as a serving range. Tre Soli Tre is especially suited to the end of a meal and can be enjoyed neat, with an optional small piece of dark chocolate as a tasting pairing.

The wooden gift case makes the 2018 edition a considered choice for a grappa enthusiast. To identify this particular version, look for the Tre Soli Tre name, the 2018 reference, Nebbiolo origin, 70 cl bottle and the stated eight-year wood maturation.

At a glance

• Type: aged Nebbiolo pomace grappa
• Producer: Distillerie Berta, Mombaruzzo, Piedmont, Italy
• Reference year: 2018
• Distillation: discontinuous, steam-heated copper stills
• Ageing: eight years in different types of wood and toast levels
• Colour: amber
• Aromatic profile: blackcurrant, apricot, sour cherry, cocoa and vanilla
• Alcohol: 43% ABV
• Bottle size: 70 cl
• Presentation: wooden gift case