Distillery
Distillerie Franciacorta
Producer of grappas and liqueurs born and operating in Franciacorta; known for the 'Distillerie Franciacorta Method®', a technique based on double distillation, cooling and double filtration of the flemma to obtain very clear and aromatic spirits.
- Gussago · Lombardy · Italy
- Since 1901
- 5 products
The story
Family-run company linked to the Gozio family, with a distilling tradition the company traces back to 1901. Over time it has specialised in processing the vinacce of the Franciacorta area and producing a range of grappa, distillates and liqueurs.
Production philosophy
Enhance the Franciacorta territory through selection of the best local vinacce, pursuing maximum purity and preservation of original aromas through controlled processes. Emphasis is placed on the quality of raw materials, strict control of the distillation phases and retaining territorial character in the bottles.
Territory
Franciacorta (Lombardy). The activity is strongly linked to the Franciacorta wine-growing area; the company collects and processes a significant share of the pomace produced in the area.
Production method
Patented 'Distillerie Franciacorta Method®': first steam distillation to obtain the flemma, cooling of the flemma, double filtration to remove impurities, then a second distillation phase (double distillation) with selection of the 'heart' of the spirit and discard of heads and tails. For aged productions, resting in small wooden barrels is used.
Distillation
Double distillation with a first steam phase to obtain the flemma, cooling and double filtration of the flemma before the second distillation; heads and tails are discarded to keep only the heart of the spirit.
Ageing
For grappas intended for ageing small wooden barrels (barrique) are used with resting periods starting from 12 months; there are references to reserves with longer ageing (e.g. 24 months in double barrique).
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Gussago
- Categories
- grappa
- aged grappa
- licorice liqueurs
- creamy liqueurs
- whisky cream
- Raw materials
- vinacce (pomace)
- liquirizia (for licorice liqueurs)
- malto d'orzo (malted barley, base ingredient indicated for Whiskream / whisky cream)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak barriques
- cherry barriques
- small oak barrels
- Representative products
- Franciacorta Whiskream 70cl
- Grappa Franciacorta Le Torbiere 70cl
- Grappa Franciacorta Pinot 70cl
- Grappa Franciacorta Pinot Barr. 70cl Bott.Spum.
- Grappa Franciacorta Prosecco 70cl
- Eclisse Liquirizia 70cl - Distillerie Franciacorta
What makes it distinctive
- Proprietary 'Distillerie Franciacorta Method®' based on double distillation and double filtration of the flemma
- Company present and active in the Franciacorta territory with historical family roots (Gozio family)
- Production focused on grappa and a range of liqueurs (including Whiskream and Eclisse)
- Production site in Gussago (Via Mandolossa) and strong connection with local sparkling wine producers
- Company statement of processing a high share of the pomace coming from Franciacorta
