grappa
noun
grap·pa ˈgrä-pə 
: a dry colorless brandy distilled from fermented grape pomace
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Pick up some grappa-like grape brandy, too, which most vineyards also produce. 
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2021 The first is citrusy, smelling and tasting like a very good grappa. Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2020 That afternoon in Civetta, I was informed that a shot of grappa could improve my speed. Amy Tara Koch, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2019 Participants will also be able to try a dessert wine and digestive spirit, as well — Fattoria Montellori vin santo from Tuscany, and Marolo grappa. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2019 The two drank grappa and smoked late into the night. Eric Sylvers, WSJ, 25 July 2018 He and a friend made grappa, an Italian brandy distilled from grape pomace, the solid residue of the winemaking process. Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 20 June 2018 Warm up with après-brunch drinks (like herbal tisane Tulsi Immunitea or a Nuovo Giorno—Qui tequila, chamomile grappa, lime and agave) in the hotel's lounge, which features a chic toasty fireplace. Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2014 Desserts are simple: panna cotta, semifreddo and soft-serve gelato are among the options, but so is the sizeable list of amari and grappa. Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2018 See More
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2021 The first is citrusy, smelling and tasting like a very good grappa. Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2020 That afternoon in Civetta, I was informed that a shot of grappa could improve my speed. Amy Tara Koch, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2019 Participants will also be able to try a dessert wine and digestive spirit, as well — Fattoria Montellori vin santo from Tuscany, and Marolo grappa. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2019 The two drank grappa and smoked late into the night. Eric Sylvers, WSJ, 25 July 2018 He and a friend made grappa, an Italian brandy distilled from grape pomace, the solid residue of the winemaking process. Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 20 June 2018 Warm up with après-brunch drinks (like herbal tisane Tulsi Immunitea or a Nuovo Giorno—Qui tequila, chamomile grappa, lime and agave) in the hotel's lounge, which features a chic toasty fireplace. Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2014 Desserts are simple: panna cotta, semifreddo and soft-serve gelato are among the options, but so is the sizeable list of amari and grappa. Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian, from Italian dialect, grape stalk, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krāpfo hook
First Known Use
circa 1893, in the meaning defined above