This is why the Dalla Cia's spirit is now labelled simply, "Dalla Cia G".
Cape Argus (Cape Town, SA)
15 August 2007
The recently opened Dalla Cia Grappa Distillery at Bosman's Crossing in Stellenbosch carries on a three-generation family tradition.
The first Dalla Cia distillery was founded in Friuli in Italy in the 1920s.
As a winemaker at Meerlust, Giorgio Dalla Cia started a Grappa distillery on the property at a time when Grappa was virtually unknown in South Africa.
His son, George, took over the running of the distillery on Meerlust and, after 10 years, it was moved to its present position at Bosman's Crossing.
Dalla Cia Grappa has received huge acclaim internationally, and its success may have frightened the EU producers into introducing new legislation banning the used of the name "Grappa" for anything, but the Italian product.
This is why the Dalla Cia's spirit is now labelled simply, "Dalla Cia G".
For those who find the fiery spirit too harsh for delicate palates, there's a gentler, wood matured version with a lower alcohol level (40%) known as their "Premium G."
The distillery has a comfortable tasting and sales room where the products can be sampled.
Many visitors to the distillery will enjoy a few relaxing moments in the Pane e Vino food and wine bar next door. This little home of Italian cuisine is owned and run by George's wife, Elena, who offers a selection of home-made Italian foods as well as a range of wines (all available by the glass) produced by Giorgio.
This little corner of Italy is well worth a visit on your next outing to the Stellenbosch winelands.
For first-timers it may be a little hard to find Bosman's Crossing. You have to drive around Oude Libertas into Distillery Street to get there.
For further information call the Distillery on 021-888-4120 or Pane e Vino on 021-883-8312.
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