Sibona Grappa Riserva Barolo 8 Anni
IF FIVE YEARS BUILDS CHARACTER, EIGHT YEARS BUILDS SOMETHING CLOSER TO PHILOSOPHY.
There's a point in the ageing of a great grappa where the spirit stops developing and starts settling. Where the wood and the marc stop negotiating and reach something like understanding. Eight years is well past that point. What you find at eight years isn't a grappa that's still becoming — it's one that has fully arrived.
Sibona's Barolo 8 Anni begins in the same place as the 5 Anni — freshly harvested Nebbiolo marc from Barolo DOCG vineyards, copper pot still distillation, the full weight of licence number one behind every decision. But then comes three additional years of patience that most distilleries either can't afford or won't commit to. Sibona commits.
The result is a grappa of genuine authority. Deep, complex, and layered in ways that only time can produce — the kind of spirit that makes you put down whatever else you're doing and pay attention.
Tasting Notes
Deep mahogany amber with warm copper highlights. The nose is immediately commanding — aged leather, dried fig, toasted hazelnut and a deep thread of dark spice, with the mineral backbone of the Nebbiolo still very much present beneath. The palate is full, rich and structured — dark fruit, dark chocolate, walnut, tobacco and warm oak, with a complexity that continues to evolve in the glass. The finish is exceptionally long and layered — spice, dried fruit and warm wood fading in slow, unhurried waves.
Producer: Distilleria Sibona
Expression: Grappa Riserva Barolo 8 Anni
Appellation: Grappa di Barolo
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Grape variety: Nebbiolo (Barolo DOCG marc)
Raw material: Nebbiolo marc from Barolo DOCG vineyards, freshly harvested and hand-selected
Production method: Copper pot still distillation, exclusively in-house
Ageing: Minimum 8 years in oak casks
Colour: Deep mahogany amber with warm copper highlights
ABV: 43%
Bottle sizes: 50cl
Perfect Serve
Serve at 18–20°C in a large tulip or balloon glass. This is not a spirit to rush. Allow it ten minutes in the glass before the first sip — it will reward you.
Food Pairing
At eight years, this grappa has the weight and complexity to stand alongside the most considered pairings — or to be the final word on its own.
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano — 36 months minimum
Very dark chocolate — single origin, 80% cocoa or above
Aged Pecorino Sardo or Manchego with truffle honey
Torrone, nougat and mixed aged nuts
Brasato al Barolo or slow-roasted game
A premium aged cigar — this is one of the finest pairings in the entire Sibona range
Neat, in silence, with nowhere else to be
Storage
Store upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Replace cap firmly after opening.
Dietary and Allergen Information
No added sugar.
No artificial colouring.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Gluten-free.
Always check the product label before consumption, as ingredients, allergens and product information may change.
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IF FIVE YEARS BUILDS CHARACTER, EIGHT YEARS BUILDS SOMETHING CLOSER TO PHILOSOPHY.
There's a point in the ageing of a great grappa where the spirit stops developing and starts settling. Where the wood and the marc stop negotiating and reach something like understanding. Eight years is well past that point. What you find at eight years isn't a grappa that's still becoming — it's one that has fully arrived.
Sibona's Barolo 8 Anni begins in the same place as the 5 Anni — freshly harvested Nebbiolo marc from Barolo DOCG vineyards, copper pot still distillation, the full weight of licence number one behind every decision. But then comes three additional years of patience that most distilleries either can't afford or won't commit to. Sibona commits.
The result is a grappa of genuine authority. Deep, complex, and layered in ways that only time can produce — the kind of spirit that makes you put down whatever else you're doing and pay attention.
Tasting Notes
Deep mahogany amber with warm copper highlights. The nose is immediately commanding — aged leather, dried fig, toasted hazelnut and a deep thread of dark spice, with the mineral backbone of the Nebbiolo still very much present beneath. The palate is full, rich and structured — dark fruit, dark chocolate, walnut, tobacco and warm oak, with a complexity that continues to evolve in the glass. The finish is exceptionally long and layered — spice, dried fruit and warm wood fading in slow, unhurried waves.
Producer: Distilleria Sibona
Expression: Grappa Riserva Barolo 8 Anni
Appellation: Grappa di Barolo
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Grape variety: Nebbiolo (Barolo DOCG marc)
Raw material: Nebbiolo marc from Barolo DOCG vineyards, freshly harvested and hand-selected
Production method: Copper pot still distillation, exclusively in-house
Ageing: Minimum 8 years in oak casks
Colour: Deep mahogany amber with warm copper highlights
ABV: 43%
Bottle sizes: 50cl
Perfect Serve
Serve at 18–20°C in a large tulip or balloon glass. This is not a spirit to rush. Allow it ten minutes in the glass before the first sip — it will reward you.
Food Pairing
At eight years, this grappa has the weight and complexity to stand alongside the most considered pairings — or to be the final word on its own.
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano — 36 months minimum
Very dark chocolate — single origin, 80% cocoa or above
Aged Pecorino Sardo or Manchego with truffle honey
Torrone, nougat and mixed aged nuts
Brasato al Barolo or slow-roasted game
A premium aged cigar — this is one of the finest pairings in the entire Sibona range
Neat, in silence, with nowhere else to be
Storage
Store upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Replace cap firmly after opening.
Dietary and Allergen Information
No added sugar.
No artificial colouring.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Gluten-free.
Always check the product label before consumption, as ingredients, allergens and product information may change.