Mosaico is Pojer e Sandri's blended grappa from Trentino, bringing several grape varieties together in the distillery's precise, carefully handled style. The name suggests a mosaic of aromatic contributions rather than a single-variety focus. It is an inviting spirit for drinkers who enjoy floral and fruit notes in a small after-dinner pour.
- Aromas: Flowers and fruit lead the fragrance, giving a clear aromatic profile with enough variety to reward a slow look in the glass.
- Palate: Smooth and rounded in style, with the warmth of a distilled spirit and a persistent aromatic finish; enjoy in small pours rather than as a wine.
- Style: A clear, aromatic grappa at 43% alcohol, focused on fruit, flowers and careful distillation rather than the flavours of wood ageing.
- Winemaking: The estate's grappa work uses carefully handled grape pomace and batch bain-marie distillation. The blended Mosaico approach combines different varieties to build an aromatic whole with several complementary layers.
- Cellaring: No further bottle ageing is needed. Store upright, tightly sealed, away from heat and direct sunlight; the aim is to preserve the existing aromas rather than develop them.
- Food Pairing: A small pour after dinner, dark chocolate or a not-too-sweet almond biscuit; serve separately from the meal rather than as a table-wine pairing.
Curious about grappa but unsure where to begin? Mosaico's floral, fruity character makes it an appealing introduction to Pojer e Sandri's distilling work. Pour a little after dinner, take your time and enjoy a spirit that carries another side of the estate into the glass. Use a small tulip glass and take time with the aroma before sipping; there is no need for a large pour.
Pojer e Sandri
In Faedo, in the hills of Trentino, Pojer e Sandri began in 1975 when Fiorentino Sandri and Mario Pojer joined forces to pursue a shared interest in wine. Their partnership became a project defined by curiosity, technical invention and a close understanding of mountain vineyards. The range is unusually broad, encompassing Nosiola and Müller-Thurgau alongside Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Nero and Bordeaux varieties. Different vineyard elevations help the team explore both individual grapes and carefully assembled blends.
The estate is particularly associated with innovation, including specialised grape-washing and protective pressing techniques designed to preserve fruit character. That inventive spirit also appears in Zero Infinito, a project based on the disease-resistant Solaris grape. Traditional-method sparkling wines, the Bianco Faye and Rosso Faye blends, and the distinctive fortified red Merlino show the breadth of the cellar’s interests. Spirits and vinegars extend the story still further. For wine lovers who enjoy freshness with imagination, Pojer e Sandri offers a mountain estate where longstanding friendship and experimentation continue to produce an engagingly individual collection.
