Italian Whiskey Tasting with the Dolomites, Villa de Varda

An evening above the clouds A whisky tasting with Michele from the heart of the Dolomites, Villa de Varda

Italian whiskey — a craft that follows no rules, just a family's passion.

Welcome to an intimate tasting with Michele from Villa de Varda — a family distillery deeply rooted in the Italian Dolomites, where over 170 years of distilling tradition meets something truly unique.

Their InQuota mountain whiskies are made from rye and barley grown at high altitudes, distilled with pure glacial water from the Brenta Dolomites and aged in extraordinary casks — from rare Dolomite spruce to Amarone and Passito di Pantelleria casks — with each cask telling its own story about the landscape.

This is Italian whisky like you've never tasted before. Floral, fruity, balsamic and deeply rooted in its place.

In the heart of Trentino, the Dolzan family has been transforming grapes into liquid tradition for over two centuries. What began in the 19th century with great-grandfather Romedio has been carried on, generation after generation, right up to today's sixth generation of the family at the stills.

Their philosophy, Metodo de Varda, is simple but profound — to bring out the noblest qualities of the grape, from careful selection through distillation to aging. The result? A grappa that not only tastes exceptional, but also tells a story.

But the Dolzan family doesn’t stop at grappa. They are also one of the first Italian whisky producers — a bold and visionary step that shows that their passion for distillation extends far beyond the traditional. Now Michele Dolzan is here to present their latest project: a 100% Italian whisky, from grain to bottle, imbued with the same dedication that has defined the family for generations.

This isn't just grappa. It's a family's life's work, poured into every bottle

Come curious. Leave with a new favorite.

Tonight's speaker: Michele Dolzan

Registration: chabbe@ardbegembassy.se

Payment is made via Swish to 123 331 8821

As always, a hot dish is included after the tasting.