“Our distillery wants to maintain its values and its link with traditions and the land, which is why we have relaunched the brand with a range of new grappas all obtained from the pomace of Nebbiolo, the Valtellinese grape par excellence. It seems that this choice is paying, with so many appreciations received by a particularly demanding public! “- Antica Distilleria Invitti
Founded in 1948 “La Valtellinese”, a Sondrio distillery, it is led by three generations of the Invitti family that currently distills almost 80% of the pomace produced in Valtellina, pomace of the Nebbiolo grape, also locally called Chiavennasca, from which a grappa is obtained single varietal characterized by the aromatic varietal treats of marasca, cherries and spirits.
Distillation takes place with cutting of the heads and tails in particular and exclusive stills; it proceeds very slowly to allow the volatile components, responsible for the aromas, a correct evaporation and consequent condensation keeping intact the precious organoleptic characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape.
The Invitti Distillery represents a point of reference in Valtellina for its famous grappa of the highest quality, appreciated by a clientele that is increasingly attentive to genuine flavors, the result of an ancient process of continuous purity, in purity, in order to preserve as much as possible. aromas and fragrances, thus avoiding ensiling.
The quality and the love for the territory have gone through all the generations who have worked in the business and have made it a clear representation of the sustainable culture and the quality of the alcoholic beverages’ sector in the Alps. The wide variety wines of Antica Distilleria Invitti has won several awards around the world and it is internationally recognized as a good quality product, which is considered one of a kind for its taste, its story and its tradition.
Following an experience of over 60 years now La Valtellinese, under the guidance of the fourth generation of the Invitti family, relaunches its own brand with the name of Antica Distilleria Invitti and its own product, recovering recipes, ingredients and methods which, although belonging to the past, are those that still today guarantee the excellent quality of the entire range of Invitti distillates.
In addition to the numerous awards received, the Antica Distilleria Invitti has also been included in the Italian Excellence Register, a prestigious showcase of Italian quality products.
This 2019, Antica Distilleria Invitti has joined Singapore Newspaper Wines, Spirits and Beers competitionand won2 gold medal and a silver medal in this competition:
La Scighera – Nebbiolo – 2018
Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper
Sforzato – Nebbiolo – 2016
Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper
Mirtillo – Nebbiolo – 2018
Awarded Silver by Singapore Newspaper