Francoli's Grappa "La Doppia Visione" is a fascinating and conceptual product that plays on the duality of senses and matter. The name suggests an experience that goes beyond the first taste: a grappa born from the union of two different souls (often two grape varieties or two aging methods) to create a perfect balance.
Francoli Grappa "La Doppia Visione": The Balance of the Senses
"La Doppia Visione" from the Luigi Francoli distillery is a distillate designed for those who appreciate nuances and complexity. This grappa originated from the idea of blending two distinct organoleptic profiles into a single, harmonious sensory experience. It is the result of a meticulous selection of Piedmontese pomace, distilled and aged to offer a structure that is both powerful and velvety, traditional and innovative.
Sensory Profile In the glass, it reveals a crystalline clarity or a golden reflection (depending on the specific version within the range). On the nose, it is intense and clean: the elegance of floral notes typical of Piedmontese grape varieties marries deeper notes of ripe fruit and a light balsamic undertone. On the palate, the "double vision" manifests as a decisive attack that rapidly evolves into an enveloping softness. The finish is harmonious, persistent, and characterized by a great palate cleansing.
Production Philosophy Francoli, a pioneer of "Zero Impact" distillation, pours all its technical expertise into this cuvée. Distillation takes place in stills that preserve the primary aromas of the grapes, while the final blending is overseen by the Master Distiller to ensure that the two "visions" of the grappa integrate without ever overpowering each other.
Serving Suggestions Ideal as an elegant digestif, this grappa prefers to be served at around 16-18°C. It pairs magnificently with dry Piedmontese pastries, such as baci di dama or cornflour shortbreads, but also makes an excellent companion for a simple moment of relaxation after dinner.
Quick Technical Data Sheet
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Producer: Luigi Francoli
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Line: La Doppia Visione
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Origin: Piedmont (Ghemme)
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Character: Elegant, harmonious, complex
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Alcohol Content: 40% vol. (typical)
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Format: 500 ml or 700 ml
