The Grappa La Visione di Luigi Bianca by Francoli is a distillate that celebrates the history and legacy of the founder of the distillery in Ghemme, Piedmont. This young grappa stands out for its extreme purity and an aromatic profile that aims for the maximum expression of the raw material, representing the meeting point between centuries-old tradition and modern technical precision.
Francoli - Grappa "La Visione di Luigi" Bianca
"La Visione di Luigi" is a line that the Francoli family created to honor Luigi Francoli, a key figure who transformed the art of distillation into a recognized excellence. The Bianca version is a young grappa, not aged in wood, distilled with the aim of preserving the primary aromas of Piedmontese grape varieties intact. Produced following a sustainability protocol that distinguishes the distillery (the first certified zero-impact distillery), this grappa is characterized by unexpected softness and crystal clear transparency. It is a harmonious and frank distillate, capable of expressing the finesse of fresh pomace with a touch of contemporary elegance.
Sensory Profile To the eye, it is perfectly colorless, clear, and brilliant. The bouquet is intense and remarkably clean: clear notes of fresh pomace, floral hints of white rose, and a slight nuance of white-fleshed fruit are perceptible. On the palate, the entry is soft and velvety, despite its young nature. The alcohol is perfectly integrated and gives way to aromatic returns of field herbs and a delicate almond note. The finish is persistent, dry, and very clean, leaving the mouth fresh.
Production and Method This grappa is obtained from a careful selection of Piedmontese pomace, distilled in plants that allow a precise separation of heads and tails to guarantee maximum purity. The particularity of the Francoli Distillery lies in the use of heat from renewable sources (vegetable biomasses), making production environmentally responsible. After distillation, the grappa rests in stainless steel tanks for several months to allow the aromatic profile to stabilize before alcohol reduction and bottling.
Serving Suggestions Ideal as a traditional digestif, it should be served in tulip-shaped glasses at a temperature of about 10-12°C to enhance its aromatic component without the alcohol becoming pungent. It is also a perfect distillate as a base for refined cocktails or to "correct" coffee according to Italian tradition.
Technical Data
Producer: Distillerie Francoli
Product: Young Grappa
Name: La Visione di Luigi Bianca
Region: Piedmont (Ghemme)
Raw Material: Selected pomace from Piedmontese grape varieties
Alcohol Content: 40% Vol.
Format: 70 cl
