Description
Mazzetti 20-Year-Old Brandy is a premium Italian brandy from the Mazzetti d’Altavilla distillery, known for its complex notes of toffee, vanilla, dried fruit, and spices, and a smooth, warm finish. It is distilled using a discontinuous method and aged for 20 years in oak barrels, including a final passage in French Allier and Limousin wood, which gives it its distinctive aromas. It is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, or paired with rich desserts like dark chocolate and aged cheeses.
About the brandy
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- Origin: Piedmont, Italy
- Type: Aged wine distillate (brandy)
- Distillation: Discontinuous method in a steam pot or bain-marie still
- Aging: 20 years, with an initial period in vats followed by aging in small French Allier and Limousin barrels
- Flavor Profile: Notes of toffee, vanilla, tobacco, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, hazelnut, and almond
- Alcohol Content: Typically 43% ABV
- Color: Dark amber
How to enjoy
- Neat or on the rocks: To fully appreciate its complex flavors and aroma.
- Paired with food:
- Rich desserts like dark chocolate
- Aged cheeses
- Small pastries or cigars
Other details
- Packaging: Often comes in a presentation wooden box
- Awards: The Mazzetti d’Altavilla distillery has received numerous awards for its spirits, including a Gold medal for this brandy at the ANAG (Alambicco d’Oro) 2019 competition.
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