Hardy V.S.O.P. 70cl - Francoli

Francoli

Format: 70 cl

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Recommended price: 56,13 €
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Technical information
Producer Francoli
Type Cognac
Aromatic profile Fruity, vanilla, sweet spices
Ingredients Ugni Blanc grape
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Type of cask French oak
Aging Minimum 4 years
Distillation method Charentais still double distillation
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Variety Ugni Blanc
Color Amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or cocktail
Hardy V. S. O. P. is a spirit with a measured personality, focusing on roundness and a clean palate. On the nose it opens with aromas of ripe fruit and a caress of vanilla, followed by light toasted and spicy notes that enhance its depth without weighing it down. The balance between alcoholic warmth and smoothness is well calibrated: the structure supports the flavor without dominating, leaving room for a gentle persistence and a pleasant, clean finish.

It is best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a tulip glass that concentrates the aromas, but it also stands up well to a few ice cubes if a softer sip is preferred. It is an effective companion for a cigar, for desserts based on dark chocolate, or for dry pastry finishes; in classic mixes it can enhance cocktails that require a mature, harmonious base. Recommended for those seeking an elegant, approachable, simple, and versatile VSOP.
Distillery

Fratelli Francoli Distillerie

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Fratelli Francoli Distillerie.

Fratelli Francoli (commercially also known as Francoli) is an Italian producer and distributor group of spirits and liqueurs based in Ghemme (Piedmont). It is known for its Luigi Francoli grappa lines, for liqueurs such as Opal Nera and Noveis, and for importing and distributing foreign brands. The company promotes low-impact production processes and describes itself as The First Zero-Impact Distillery®.
grappa and eaux-de-vie amari and herbal liqueurs spirits for mixology (gin, vodka) bottling and private label import and distribution of international brands
Country Italy
Region Piedmont

Distillation

For grappa the company uses vinaccia as raw material; it promotes its own Metodo Francoli (mentioned as an approach with double maturation for some references) and techniques oriented to sustainability and circular economy.

Ageing

Double maturation for some grappas (reported company method); references to controlled maturations are present, while specific technical details vary by individual label.

Raw materials

vinacce (grape pomace)

Representative products

Antico Amaro Noveis 70cl Opal Nera Liquirizia 70cl Luigi Francoli Grappa di Moscato (Luigi Francoli) Brockmans Gin 70cl (distributed) Crystal Head Vodka 50cl (distributed) Arraigo Tequila (distributed line)

Official Awards

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