Distilleria Gualco: Tour and Artisan Grappa Tasting

150 Years of Grappa Craftsmanship in a Family Distillery

There are places where time seems to have stopped in the most beautiful way possible. The Distilleria Gualco of Silvano d'Orba is one of them: more than 150 years of family history within walls that smell of pomace and tradition.

Here grappa is not just a distillate: it is the result of generations of know-how passed down with care and passion. The beating heart of the distillery is the original bain-marie still, a rare machine that still works as it once did, producing distillates of unique character.

During the guided visit you'll have access to the ancient cellar, where the liquid memory of this land rests. The tour ends with a guided tasting that puts history, technique and pleasure in dialogue.

A perfect experience for those who love to discover authentic Italy, away from the most beaten tourist circuits, about an hour from Turin.

From pomace to glass: the full story of an artisan grappa

The tour begins with an authentic welcome from the Gualco family, who have been carrying on this distilling tradition in Monferrato for over 150 years. From the first minutes you breathe a genuine atmosphere, far from any commercial staging.

The visit continues with the discovery of the artisan distillation process: every step is explained, from the selection of the pomace to the work in the bain-marie still, a slow, gentle cooking system that preserves the finest aromas of the distillate.

One of the most fascinating stops is the descent into the ancient cellar, where the cool air and silence amplify the feeling of being in a place outside time. Here barrels, demijohns and bottles tell decades of work.

The most awaited moment is naturally the guided tasting: you'll sample grappa produced according to traditional methods, accompanied by explanations on aromas, structure and pairings.

At the end of the tour you'll also have the opportunity to buy the distillery's products directly at the source, an authentic and memorable souvenir to take home or give as a gift.