Grappa

grappa (Italian grape marc brandy)

noun GRAP-ah Rare

Origin: from Italian, from grape grappolo

Usage Note

Grappa is the Italian pomace brandy distilled from grape skins and seeds left after winemaking. Known as a sharp, potent Digestif. Widely available in Germany due to the Italian restaurant culture. Aged varieties are rounder in flavour.

Examples

"Nach dem Abendessen gönnte er sich einen kleinen Grappa."

Natural Translation

After dinner he treated himself to a small grappa.

Literal Translation

After the evening-meal treated he himself to a small grappa.

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