More information

Pomace is a spirit obtained by distillation of grape marc, that is to say the solid parts of the grape harvest that are not used in the previous elaboration of wine, belonging to the same type of drink as the French marc, the Italian grappas, the Portuguese bagaçeiras or the Greek tsiroupos.

Portuguese bagaçeiras or the Greek tsiroupos.

Portuguese marc is a spirit obtained by distillation of grape marc, that is to say the solid parts of the grape harvest that are not used in the previous elaboration of wine

MADE-UP TECHNIQUE

With the distillation of pomace, the aim is not a simple extraction of alcohol, but rather a fine and selective extraction of the aromatic components contained in the pomace, by concentrating the alcohol almost 20 times, and with the proper handling of heads and tails, to obtain a drink that is pleasing to the senses, respectful of a tradition and a culture, and that defines in its organoleptic characteristics the differentiated personality of the raw material from which it comes.

The technique and art of distillation consist of regulating the external input of energy (heat), to achieve a slow and constant distillation rhythm, which allows the appearance of the desired aromatic components at the right moments

The distillation process is carried out in two phases: the first is the vaporization of the volatile elements of the pomace; the second is the condensation of the vapors produced.

The distillation process is carried out in two phases: the first is the vaporization of the volatile elements of the pomace; the second is the condensation of the vapors produced

In this condensation phase, three fractions can be distinguished, which appear in the distillate in this order: heads (with alcohol content above 70% vol.), hearts (between 70% and 45% vol.) and tails (less than 45% vol.). This fragmentation is arbitrary. The composition of a liter of pomace distillate is obviously not all alcohol.

The composition of a liter of pomace distillate is obviously not all alcohol

The distillation may start with 70% alcohol and 30% water, but may end with 30% water and 70% alcohol. So we can consider 38% as a satisfactory alcohol percentage. If we separate the water from the alcohol, the alcohol consists of 99% ethyl alcohol, the remaining 1% is ethyl alcohol and other substances. According to the law, the maximum limit of methyl is 1,000g/Hl .

Information source:War Wines