, depends on the type and quality of the grape used as well as the specifics of the distillation process. Grappa is now a protected name in the EU, just like Barolo wine and Parmigiano cheese. To be called grappa, the following criteria must be met: (1) Produced in Italy. (2) Produced from pomace. (3) The fermentation and distillation must occur on the pomace. No water can be added. Criterion 2 rules out the direct use of fermentation of pure grape juice, which is the method used to produce br… (More on Grappa)