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Vernaccia brandy - Filu 'e Ferru.
Filu 'e Ferru, also known as Sardinian brandy, is a spirit that embodies the richness of Sardinian traditions, a fascinating history, and an unmistakable flavor. This unique product is more than just a beverage, but a true symbol of the island's culture, distinguished by its artisanal production method and the excellent quality of the raw materials used.
Origin and History
The birth of Filu 'e Ferru is shrouded in mystery and tradition. Its name, which literally means "iron wire" in Sardinian, originates from a clever practice employed by Sardinian producers to evade authorities during the Prohibition era. To hide the spirit, the bottles were buried, marked only by a wire emerging from the ground, hence the name.
Production Methods
Filu 'e Ferru is produced by distilling select Sardinian pomace, particularly that from the Vernaccia grape, which gives the distillate distinctive aromatic notes and an alcohol content that often exceeds 40%. Tradition dictates that in some areas of Sardinia, such as Ogliastra, lamb or goat rennet is added to the pomace to give the distillate an even more unique flavor and aroma.
Superb Quality
The quality of Filu 'e Ferru is the result of a careful selection of raw materials and a double distillation process that preserves the original aromas and flavors of the wines and pomace. After distillation, the spirit is aged in oak barrels for at least a year, thus acquiring complexity and smoothness.
Ingredients: grape marc distillate
43% vol. 50 cl.
Vernaccia brandy - Filu 'e Ferru
Used for centuries as a medicine and remedy for all ills, it was the monks who spread the artisanal stills in the areas richest in vineyards. In Sardinia, cellars and storage rooms are transformed into small distilleries, places also used for drinking a glass in company or for the retail sale of wines and spirits, a source of livelihood for many families.
When in 1874 the Savoy government prohibited free home distillation for commercial purposes, small producers sharpened their ingenuity.
Stills, demijohns and flasks full of brandy disappear from the officers' sight, but only in appearance. It is said that it was the women who produced it in great secrecy and they themselves hid it in underground trap doors, double bottom furniture, holes dug in the vegetable gardens.
It is precisely in this "age of prohibition" that the containers, before being buried, are tied to a filu 'and ferru, a fairly long wire protruding from the ground and which would have allowed subsequent recovery.
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