Col Solare Grappa is a grape-pomace digestif from Washington’s own Red Mountain, poured by the glass at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Distilled from the Cabernet-based pomace of the celebrated Col Solare winery, it is a refined local expression of an Italian tradition, a fitting pour for our family table here in the Pacific Northwest.
About the Distillery
Col Solare is a Red Mountain estate born as a partnership between Washington’s Chateau Ste. Michelle and the renowned Italian house of Marchese Piero Antinori. Set on the warm, sun-soaked slopes of the Red Mountain AVA near Benton City, the winery is best known for its bold Cabernet Sauvignon. In keeping with its Italian heritage, Col Solare also crafts a grappa from the pomace of its Red Mountain harvest, carrying that estate’s character into a distilled spirit.
Style & Production
Grappa is made not from finished wine but from pomace, the skins, seeds and pulp that remain after the grapes are pressed for winemaking. Col Solare distills the pomace of its Cabernet-based Red Mountain grapes, the same fruit behind its flagship reds, so the spirit echoes the depth of a great Washington Cabernet. The result is a grappa that bridges Old World method and New World terroir.
Tasting Notes
Look for crisp grape and rich, plummy notes on the nose, followed by a subtle wine-like sweetness on the palate. The finish recalls the sun-dried character of golden raisins, woven with woodsy and floral tones reminiscent of oolong tea. It is smooth and contemplative, made for slow sipping after a meal.
What to Pair It With
A Cabernet-based grappa stands up beautifully to deeper flavors. Pour it alongside our Flourless Chocolate Cake, a Charcuterie Board, or sip it as a digestif after our American Wagyu steaks. See the full dine-in menu for the rest of the evening.
How It’s Served at Grappa
We pour Col Solare Grappa neat as an after-dinner digestif, served at room temperature so its layered aromas can unfold. It is offered at $25.
FAQ
Where is it from?
It is made in Washington State from the Cabernet-based pomace of the Col Solare winery on Red Mountain, a partnership between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Italy’s Antinori family.
What does it taste like?
It shows crisp grape and plummy notes with a subtle wine-like sweetness, finishing on golden raisin, woodsy and floral tones that recall oolong tea.
Is this an Italian grappa?
It is made in Washington in the Italian grappa tradition, distilled from the pomace of Col Solare’s Red Mountain Cabernet rather than imported from Italy.
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