Nonino

Nonino is an Italian distillery and brand known for its grappa and related spirits, based in Percoto near Udine in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The company was founded by the Nonino family in 1898 and later gained international recognition for innovations in the production and maturation of grappa.

The distillery began as a small operation and expanded after World War II, adopting a refined approach that emphasized high-quality local raw materials and careful aging. Nonino is credited with helping to redefine grappa through the development of aged varieties and by pursuing single-varietal expressions to showcase the character of specific grape types.

Nonino's product range centers on grappas and related distilled products, with a notable emphasis on varietal grappas made from local grapes such as Picolit and Ribolla Gialla. The company is known for distilling slowly and aging in small oak casks to produce more complex, nuanced spirits. In addition to grappas, Nonino produces liqueurs and other flavored eaux-de-vie.

The business remains privately owned and family-run, with production concentrated in Percoto. Nonino products are distributed internationally, and the company operates a visitor center and museum that highlights its history, production methods, and approach to quality in grappa production.