Founded 1779Nardini familyBassano del Grappa
Italy's oldest grappa distillery, founded 1779 and sited at the foot of the Ponte degli Alpini over the Brenta River. The Nardini family operates the Grapperia as a historic bar and tasting venue, offering guided tours through the original 18th-century rooms.
Tasting: Guided tours of the historic distillery ending with a grappa flight; reservation required via nardini.it; Tue-Sat 9:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
Tip: Book tours by email at visite@nardini.it - weekend slots fill weeks ahead.
Founded 1779Nardini familyBassano del Grappa
The main Nardini production facility where copper pot stills create Grappa Nardini using pomace from Veneto and Trentino vineyards. Tours reveal the full production process. Combine with the Ponte Vecchio Grapperia for the complete Nardini experience.
Tasting: Production tours by appointment at the main distillery; shows the copper pot stills that have operated since 1779
Tip: Ask the guide about Tagliatella, Nardini's herbal liqueur sold only at the site.
Founded 1898Jacopo Poli / Poli familySchiavon
Fourth-generation grappa family since 1898. Three tiered tour formats run from a one-hour glass tasting to a three-hour barrel session. The Schiavon Grappateca holds approximately 2,000 historic bottles from the 1930s to 1980s by 440 distilleries.
Tasting: Glass Experience ~1h EUR10; Copper Experience ~2h EUR20; Wood Experience ~3h EUR35. Mon-Sat 9:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00; Sun by request. Tours in IT, EN, DE, ES, FR
Tip: The Wood Experience (3 h) includes aged single-varietal grappas unavailable in the retail shop.
Founded 1898Jacopo Poli / Poli familyPonte Vecchio, Bassano del Grappa
The Poli town-centre museum in the historic Palazzo delle Teste opposite Ponte Vecchio. Five rooms trace the art of distillation and house over 1,500 miniature grappa bottles from 323 distilleries - the most complete mignon collection in Italy.
Tasting: Free museum entry daily 9:00-19:30 (closed 1 Jan, Easter, 25 Dec); EUR3.50 for guided tour with 5-spirit tasting
Tip: The retail Grappateca here stocks the full Poli range; the Schiavon distillery holds the 2,000-bottle historical archive.
Founded 1892Da Ponte familyCorbanese di Tarzo
Since 1892 the Da Ponte family has distilled in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills, a UNESCO World Heritage zone. Awarded Pearl 2 Star Prestige 2025. Three tour formats welcome all visitors, from 30-minute tastes to extended Founder's sessions.
Tasting: Tasting Tour ~30 min, History and Nature Tour ~1h15, Founder's Tour ~1h30; wheelchair accessible; free parking. Book via visite@daponte.it or +39 0438 933011
Tip: The Founder's Tour gives access to library samples not in standard tasting flights.
Bottega SpA Distilleria ★ 4.4
Founded 1977Bottega familyBibano di Godega
Three-generation family distillery and winery established 1977, housed in a 17th-century farmhouse with 10 hectares of vineyards. Known internationally for gold-bottle Prosecco and single-varietal grappas exported to 140 countries.
Tasting: Visits by appointment; contact info@bottegaspa.com or +39 0438 4067
Tip: The estate is 45 km from Venice - pair with a Prosecco-hills driving day.
Distillerie Bonollo ★ 4.3
Founded 1908Bonollo familyConselve, Padua Province
Veneto institution since 1908. One of Italy's largest grappa production complexes, operating in the Province of Padua. Educational tours cover the full pomace-to-bottle process. The of Bonollo label is widely distributed internationally.
Tasting: Guided educational tours and tastings available by appointment; covers traditional alembic styles including Charantaise and boiler stills
Tip: Write ahead to arrange a visit - tours are by appointment only and not available to walk-up visitors.
Castagner Distilleria ★ 4.2
Founded 1996Roberto Castagner familyVisnà di Vazzola
Founded 1996 by Master Distiller Roberto Castagner on the slopes of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco hills. Known for organic grappa and innovation in the sector, with the Nuda Barrique organic grappa earning international recognition.
Tasting: Contact info@acquavite.it or +39 0438 793811 to arrange visits; organic production facility on the Prosecco hills slopes
Tip: The Nuda organic range is the house signature - ask about biodynamic pomace sourcing from Prosecco DOCG producers.
Founded 1993Alfredo BuglioniValpolicella Classica
Valpolicella estate producing Amarone, Valpolicella Ripasso and estate grappas distilled from Amarone and Recioto pomace. Harvest experience (Vendemmia Experience) available in September/October. The wine bar Osteria del Bugiardo in Verona also serves Buglioni grappas.
Tasting: Harvest experiences (Vendemmia Experience) and cellar tours; Osteria del Bugiardo in Verona serves as urban outpost. Contact via buglioni.it
Tip: The Grappa di Amarone delle Valpolicella Classico uses pomace from their top Amarone - only available at the estate.
Founded 1898Jacopo Poli / Poli familyPonte Vecchio, Bassano del Grappa
The walk-in tasting counter at Poli's Bassano museum location lets visitors sample the full Poli range without advance booking. A supplement to the Poli Distillery Schiavon visit for those staying in central Bassano.
Tasting: Walk-in tasting bar at the Bassano museum location; no reservation needed for standard pours; tastings EUR3.50 with museum entry
Tip: Ask for the Sarpa di Poli - a clean Prosecco pomace grappa that shows the regional character most directly.