poli grappa museum

Saskiagrav

Its a small museum well laid out explaining every thing you need to know about grappa and how to make it . You can Also buy grappa of many varieties as you leave should you care to

Isoscelli

I really raccomand to visit this wonderful museum to everyone travelling to Bassano del Grappa !!! It's just a great experience you will remember forever :) Enjoy !!!

Sammts117

The Poli Grappa museum is a free museum in the town. It is not large, just made up of a few rooms, but you can wander and have a good read of the interesting history of distillation and the grappa making process. You can also watch an interesting film on the story of Poli. I would recommend paying a visit and is a great free activity to do whilst in Bassano. There is a shop attached which sells many different flavours of Grappa. There is also a 'smelling station' where you can sniff the different aromas through a series of vapour machines. Unless you are really into Grappa, I wouldn't plan a day out especially to visit, its more like a nice little pop in while you are exploring the town.

DeepNorth

Fabulous small museum with very good information in Italian and English and historical equipment and artefacts. Very interesting, even if you don't drink much Grappa.

Lussi12

Small museum located in the center of Bassano del Grappa. Inside, there are all kinds of grappa, for those wishing to have the opportunity to sniff all variants of grappa, from the classic, the first grapes, one with the honey ...

907rayg

We spent some time at the museum and it explains how Grappa is made very well. the history is well explained. The grappa for sale is great! We were in the museum for quite a while as there is a lot to see and I found it too warm after a while. stepped outside a few times to get some cooler air. Overall a very good museum that is well laid out.

SPCRBC

Did not really understand grappa before this. Now appreciate the work, distillery behind it and appreciate the taste/flavors. Many beautiful all copper distillers from years ago. Take the time to watch short video, English option. Then be sure to stop in the tasting room where we were warmly greeted and enjoyed 4 different grappas. All varieties for sale, of course, as well as grappa glasses, not the same style you tasted in but a nice remembrance. The town, bridge, river and mountain backdrops are magnificent.

BobI350

Visited this place while on a recent tour to Milan and the Lake Country of Italy. It is located in an historically interesting and appealing town (Bassano del Grappa) not far from Lake Garda. The museum delivers an interesting tour explaining the history and making of grappa with both video and actual equipment. The visit is capped with a tasting that involves several (8 - 10) different flavors and ages of grappa - quite revealing. Of course one should not leave without purchasing a bottle of their favorite for later consumption.

DevaLuna

We thought this was a very sweet little museum, and we had fun trying all the different smells of different kinds of grappa (a hard liquor made from the pomace of grapes). Very cool looking stills of copper and glass. A video you can watch and then try some grappa at the counter -- actually their version is much smoother than I expected, and it was fun to try different flavors. We went to this lovely little town as part of a day tour set up through Avventure Bellisime called "Hill Towns of Veneto", which by the way, was a tour that we enjoyed trememdously!

409brianh

This museum shows how grappa has been distilled over the ages with a marvellous collection of distilling apparatus on display.One should have a small tasting and also take home a bottle for medicinal use.

AliceP579

Bassano Del Grappa is a beautiful place with lots of lovely restaurants, bars and cafes. It is not over run with tourist attractions so we thought we'd have a look round this museum/grappa shop. The historical exhibits go heavy on the "grappa is the water of life" sales patter and spin their version of the history of alcohol to suit their own narrative. This was quite fun it its own way. There was a corporate video about how awesome the Poli family is. Also there was an exhibit where you could press buttons to be sprayed by horrible, musty smells. Then there was the shop where you get to buy grappa. Except we didn't because grappa is horrible.

dnorton_6

This is a great place to start if you are in town and want to learn more about Grappa - the Italian national spirit. There are multi-media presentations talking about the history, ingredients, and techniques for making Grappa. There are even aroma and tasting samples available for free. Then of course you can purchase any of your favorites. The staff speaks English, are very friendly, knowledgeable, and don't pressure customers to buy anything. Go here first!

88JackL

We were encouraged to taste the different types of grappas. An explanation was given for all the the different products.They were very pleasant and made our trip there one to remember.

chrisvega123

This museum is well laid out and offers complete information on the history and making of grappa including having examples of the equipment that has been used throughout history to make grappa. There is a room where you can push a button for scents of the various grappas. At the end of the walk through the museum you are able to do tasting and the employees are really nice and helpful and not at all pushy.

LauraK949

My husband LOVES his grappa. I knew when I was planning our Italian vacation we would have to make a stop at this museum. We showed up about 30 minutes before closing time and still got to experience most all of what the museum had to offer. The displays were interesting and the smelling area (sounds weird but you can smell the different grappas) was a big hit. The highlight was obviously tasting the different types of grappa they offered. Everyone was super nice and we didn't feel rushed at all even though it was past closing time. We left with a smile and a bottle of grappa. Definitely would recommend if you are a fan of this spirit or of spirits in general!