grappa

Grappa is made by distilling the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems (i.e., the pomace) left over from winemaking after pressing the grapes. It was originally made to prevent waste by using these leftovers. Grappa is now a protected name in the European Union. To be called grappa, the following criteria must be met:

1. Produced in Italy, or in the Italian part of Switzerland, or in San Marino

2. Produced from pomace