Our ballistic gelatin can be re-melted an average of eight to 10 times, depending on how well you care for it. After the 10th time, the oil in the gel will begin to turn it brown, which is merely an aesthetic change. The gel will stay within calibration even if it is no longer clear.
As Piave has a Protected Designation of Origin (Denominazione di Origine Protetta or DOP), the only official Piave is produced in the Dolomites area, province of Belluno, in the northernmost tip of the Veneto region. Piave Vecchio Riserva (more than 18 months aging - black label).
Sip a glass of cognac and youâll understand why the French say itâs made from lâeau de vie (the water of life). The velvety spirit is the most famous variety of brandy and is named for the area in France where it must be produced. The area around the town of Cognac, France, is divided into six grape-growing regions. The most expensive fruit comes from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne and Borderies. Once picked, the grapes are fermented and then distilled twice in copper pot stills, which produce a colorless alcohol called eau-de-vie.