What Is Greek Grappa

Tsipouro. Think of tsipouro as Greek grappa, that fiery Italian brandy. Distilled from grape must, which includes grape stems, seeds and peels, tsipouro started out as a peasant drink, which people made and drank when they couldn’t afford finer wines and spirits.

What nationality is grappa?

Grappa: an authentic Italian spirit shrouded in mystery When their knowledge passed onto the monks of Salerno, they began distilling medicinal herbs.

What is Italian grappa?

Grappa is a traditional Italian spirit made from the pressed seeds and skins of grapes (pomace) or “vinaccia” as it’s called in Italian after the must (grape juice) is used in winemaking. Grappa is made all over Italy, from Tuscany to Naples, to the Veneto region.