Italian Grape Ale Gaglioppo Antonella Lombardo 2023 Cala

Antonella Lombardo is an IGA style craft beer, produced in the Calabria region. The peculiarity of this beer is the use of Gaglioppo grape must, an ingredient that gives it a unique character. It is a beer with a fine and compact foam and a bright amber color. The ingredients include water, barley malt, Gaglioppo grape must, hops and yeast, with the presence of allergens such as gluten.

The winemaking and maturation process of this craft beer includes the addition of Gaglioppo grape must during fermentation, which enriches the flavor profile of the beer and gives it a distinctive note. The beer matures for a period that allows it to develop a creamy and persistent foam, and a round and balanced body.

Upon tasting, Antonella Lombardo reveals a high olfactory intensity with pleasant olfactory notes of red and dried fruit, enriched by floral hints of violet. On the palate, the balance between the malt and the fruitiness of Gaglioppo is balanced, with a medium persistent finish that leaves a pleasant and refreshing sensation.

This beer pairs beautifully with red meat dishes, particularly roasts and grills, where the rich flavors and structure of the beer marry perfectly with the succulence of the meat.