NONINO IS THE BEST DISTILLERY IN THE WORLD

The 20th edition of the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards—one of the most important international prizes in the world of wine and spirits—has been very special for an Italian company. The Nonino Distillery from Percoto (Udine) received the “Spirit Brand/distiller of the Year” award. And it is the first grappa producer, as well as the first Italian distillery, to win the prestigious recognition. The Wine Enthusiast motivation for the award attributes “energy, courage, and a revolutionary vision” to the Nonino family. Emphasizing their ability to “redesign a traditional distillate for the modern era” thanks to “their continuous commitment to excellence.” All based on an innovation that respects the culture and identity of the territory.

According to the jurors, these reasons, grappa Nonino, which has been present in international markets for over 40 years, represent an expression of the Best of the Made in Italy brand. “It is the first time that an Italian distillery receives this recognition and the fact that it is a grappa distillery fills our hearts with pride and joy. It proves to us that anything is possible when you have passion, excellent ingredients, innovation, and a resilient spirit. The research to maintain absolute quality in the distillation process has been one of our life goals. The other was to raise grappa from its humble origins to the Queen of Spirits,” said Elisabetta Nonino. Now they have the award to prove they succeeded on all fronts.