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Poli Miele is a grappa-based honey liqueur in which Veneto acacia honey meets fresh, balsamic herbal notes. The story of this drink began back in 1982, when local beekeeper Piero offered the Poli family his unique recipe. To this day, the honey is selected with great care, from local apiaries, in order to preserve true acacia purity and subtle aromatics.
In production, pure acacia honey is used and blended into distilled grappa, while the sweetness is balanced by naturally derived aromatic extracts obtained by distilling juniper berries, mint leaves, mountain pine needles and lemon verbena. The grappa is distilled in a copper still with steam-heated boilers, so that the aromas remain clean and precise and the overall profile is harmonious rather than 'syrupy'.
On the nose, a flowering meadow, the gentle warmth of acacia honey and fresh, resinous balsamic notes are detectable. On the palate, the drink is sweet but not too heavy: the roundness of honey is brightened by the freshness of juniper, mint and verbena, while the finish remains clean, with a light citrus note.
We recommend serving at 10–15 °C in a tulip-shaped glass, well chilled. Suitable as a digestif, and also in cocktails when seeking honey sweetness and balsamic herbal depth.
Poli Distillerie – A Legacy of Italian Grappa Passion Since 1898
It all began in 1898, when straw hat maker GioBatta Poli, driven by a passion for grappa, built a small still and began visiting local winemakers to distill the leftover grape pomace after winemaking. What started as a modest hobby soon became a family tradition, carried on by his sons and now passionately upheld by his grandson, Jacopo Poli – one of Italy’s most renowned modern grappa producers.
Craftsmanship and an Unwavering Commitment to Quality
At the Poli distillery, located in the Veneto region, five core principles guide every aspect of production:
Only fresh, healthy raw material is used – delivered daily in quantities that can be processed immediately.
The pomace is distilled without delay – never stored.
Distillation is performed using traditional copper stills and historical methods.
Every step is carried out with dedication and true craftsmanship.
Deep respect is shown to both the product and the consumer.
A Taste That Speaks for Itself
These principles enable the Poli family to produce grappas of remarkable quality – from soft and floral to more intense expressions rich in spice and fruit notes. Poli grappas and liqueurs are recognized and celebrated around the world, proudly featured on the menus of top-tier restaurants. They stand as a true symbol of Italian distilling artistry.
