Grappa Grappa Grappa is an alcoholic beverage, a fragrant, grape-based pomace brandy of Italian origin that contains 35 to 60 percent alcohol by volume (70 to 120 US proof). The flavor of grappa, like that of wine, depends on the type and quality of the grapes used, as well as the specifics of the distillation process. Grappa is made by distilling the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems (i.e., the pomace) left over from winemaking after pressing the grapes. It was originally made to prevent waste by using these leftovers. A similar drink, known as "acquavite d'uva", is made by distilling whole
Damian Brandy Damian Brandy Damian Gareth Brandy (born 14 September 1981) is a former English cricketer. Brandy is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. He was born at Highgate, London. Brandy made his debut in county cricket for the Essex Cricket Board in the 2000 MCCA Knockout Trophy against Suffolk, in what was his only appearance for the team. He later made a single appearance in the 2002 MCCA Knockout Trophy for the Leicestershire Cricket Board against the Nottinghamshire Cricket Board. In that same season, Brandy made his debut for Leicestershire in a List A match against Somerset in the