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The conclusion of the meal in Sardinia is a parade of great drinks that differ in color and alcohol content, but they all have a unique and unmistakable taste. Among the most popular and unforgettable Sardinian brandy, grappa whole island from crystalline color that easily blends with water. Will the smell and taste to distinguish the two drinks.
The brandy is produced by the distillation of the best skins, excellent above all thanks to that obtained by distilling the pomace of Vernaccia. All Sardinia knows and produces brandy, albeit with some modifications and it remains similar throughout the island. A change to the above name. In Logudoro Barbagia and is likely to hear about Abbardente, literally burning water. Those who have tasted the liquor can only agree.
Characteristic also the name of Fil'è ferru, iron wire. The name does not refer to the characteristics of the drink so much as to the means by which this was hidden a few decades ago, when production was reserved to the state and prohibited private individuals. These however did not give up to produce its own home-made brandy. The hiding along with various tools and still under the ground and because the find was made easier sprout from the ground which had been hidden under a piece of wire. The very ingenious idea has given its name to the fragrant drink that often exceeds 40 ° and locally flavored is to transform it into product even more valuable. Often using the strawberry or wild fennel, but it is well known thanks to the honey flavor.
Strong drink and strong, a bit 'as the land that gave birth.
