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.
