The Nonino family have devoted themselves to the art of distillation since
1897 and each generation has been consistently improving and innovating to
change the perception of this ancient Friulian distillate. In 1973 Nonino became
the first producer to create a single varietal Grappa from the indigenous
Picolit grape, setting a trend which the rest of Italy's distillers would
follow. Nonino has tirelessly campaigned for the preservation of local
varieties, establishing the 'Risit d'Aur' (Golden Rootstock) Award in 1975,
which is awarded annually to Friulian growers who preserve and propagate native
vine material. In 1984 Nonino again set the standard with 'ÙE', distilling from
whole grapes to preserve their unique aromas and flavours and softness on the
palate. And in 2000, the Noninos created Gioiello, a pure honey distillate to
complement a range that few producers can rival for quality.
