Historie

This is the history of the Tosolini family which started with the founder, Bepi, born in 1918, with over 75 years dedicated to the world of distillates and spirits. He founded his first distillery in Friuli, a few kilometres from Venice in 1943. During that time, believing that grappa, a distillate product from humble origins could become a renowned spirit all over the world was a prophecy which just a few years later proved to be true in an astounding manner. It was a test of blind faith and Bepi Tosolini invested his entire life in that dream! In the 1950s, he built a new distillery in the heart of Udine creating the biggest grappa cellar in Italy, where the containers were ash wood barrels. His inspiring muse was his beloved wife Giovanna, constantly by his side, both working in the distillery day and night. Bepi started to travel all around Italy, from north to south, unfatigable, determined, and with his friendly and good manners everybody loved him and his Grappa. In 1973, attention was turned to the major distillery in Povoletto, but featuring traditional pot stills, once again heated by steam and hand-crafted like the new bain-marie stills which were introduced. Giovanni, the eldest son, had already been working hard for several years, following his father’s footsteps, adopting the same philosophy in life and in production. With respect, goodwill and honesty, he helped building the dream of a great family and today his grandchildren Bepi, Bruno and Lisa work together in the distillery created by their grandfather: an opportunity to keep alive a tradition that is already facing the future with its fourth generation.