grappa

[ grahp-pah ]

/ ˈgrɑp pɑ /

an unaged brandy, originally from Italy, distilled from the pomace of a wine press.

Origin of grappa

1890–95; < Italian: grape stalk < Germanic; see grape

In his opinion, Grappa was superior to all the Cognac in the world.

Shadows of Flames |Amelie Rives
(p. 130) On the Grappa, under the impetus of the Fourth Army's thrust, the enemy front had collapsed.

The Story of the Great War, Volume VIII (of VIII) |various
Young girls brought them dishes of fried sea-urchins, and broiled steaks of the grappa fish, and other savory dishes.

The Golden Amazons of Venus |John Murray Reynolds
On the 31st the enemy's forces had collapsed on the Grappa front.

Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight |Mathew Joseph Holt

grappa

/ (ˈɡræpə) /

a spirit distilled from the fermented remains of grapes after pressing

Italian: grape stalk, of Germanic origin; see grape