In Italy, after a hearty meal on a cold winter's night, we reach for grappa, a traditional digestivo, or after-dinner drink. Learn more about this Italian liquor with our guide below.

WHAT IS GRAPPA? 

Grappa is made by distilling the pomace (a blend of grape seeds, stalks, and stems) leftover from the wine-making process. (It's the perfect example of a zero waste product.) The resulting clear liquor is not light by any means — on average, it contains 35 to 60 percent alcohol by volume!