Mellow and even sweet on the palate, Riserva 40 is a gently-accessible alternative to the more robust 50% aged spirit that is Nardini\'s most popular grappa in most countries outside Italy. Laid up for as long as five years in Slavonian oak, Riserva 40 enjoys some kinship with a lowland whisky, being drier than a conventional brandy. The oaky nose offers lemon and apple skins while the taste profile includes cinnamon, baked apple and honey. Given the oak-ageing, the swallow is warm, but soft - and the dry finish is of delicately balanced oak with cooked-fruit.