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.
Tip: The Founder's Tour gives access to library samples not in standard tasting flights.
Address: Via Primo Maggio 1, 31020 Corbanese di Tarzo (TV), Italy, Veneto
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
