Pomace brandy






Grappa, an example of a brandy made from grape pomace.


Pomace brandy is a liquor distilled from pomace that is left over from winemaking, after the grapes are pressed. It is called marc in both English and French, but "grappa" in Italian. In Spain it is sometimes called marc, but more usually orujo. Alcohol derived from pomace is also used as the traditional base spirit of other liquors, such as some anise-flavored spirits. Unlike wine brandy, most pomace brandies are neither aged nor coloured.




Contents






  • 1 Production


  • 2 Varieties


    • 2.1 France


    • 2.2 In other countries




  • 3 References





Production




Red grape pomace in a vineyard




White grape pomace being removed from a basket press.


Pomace may be either fermented, semi-fermented, or unfermented. During red wine vinification, the pomace is left to soak in the must for the entire fermentation period and is thus fermented; fermented pomace is particularly suitable for the production of pomace brandy, as it is soft, dry, and has a high alcohol content. Semi-fermented pomace is produced during rosé wine vinification; the pomace is removed before fermentation is complete. Virgin pomace, which is produced during white wine vinification, is not fermented at all.


Both semi-fermented and unfermented pomace must be kept in a silo until fermentation is complete. After fermentation is complete, the pomace is distilled.



Varieties





Marc de Bourgogne (a type of aged pomace brandy from Burgundy, France)



France



  • Marc d'Alsace

  • Marc d’Auvergne

  • Marc de Beaujolais

  • Marc de Bourgogne

  • Marc de Provence

  • Marc de Savoie

  • Marc d'Irouléguy

  • Marc du Jura

  • Marc des Côtes-du-Rhône

  • Marc de Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  • Marc de Gigondas

  • Marc de muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

  • Marc du Bugey

  • Marc de Champagne

  • Marc de Lorraine

  • Marc du Languedoc

  • Grappa de Corse



In other countries




  • Bulgaria: Rakia


  • Chile: Aguardiente de Chillán


  • Crete: Tsikoudia (also known as raki (ρακή)


  • Cyprus: Zivania


  • Georgia: Chacha


  • Germany: Tresterbrand


  • Greece: Tsipouro


  • Hungary: Törkölypálinka


  • Israel: Arak


  • Italy: Grappa


  • Montenegro: Loza


  • Portugal: Bagaço


  • Romania: Rachiu


  • Serbia and Republic of Macedonia: Komovica


  • Slovenia: Tropinovec


  • Spain: Orujo



References












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