Frangelico

Frangelico Liqueur

Brand & History

Frangelico is a traditional Italian hazelnut liqueur from the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Its origins are associated with Christian monks who lived in the Piedmont hills more than 300 years ago. The name Frangelico is inspired by a hermit monk known as Fra’ Angelico, while the distinctive bottle is designed to resemble a monk’s habit, reflecting the brand’s heritage and story.

Product

Frangelico is a smooth and sweet hazelnut liqueur made with Italian hazelnuts, combined with notes of coffee, cocoa, and vanilla. The hazelnuts are toasted, crushed, infused, and distilled before being blended with the other flavor components, creating a rich, aromatic, and well-balanced liqueur.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of toasted hazelnuts, vanilla, cocoa, and subtle coffee. The palate is smooth and rich, offering prominent flavors of roasted hazelnut, vanilla, dark chocolate, and light coffee. The finish is long and velvety, with lingering notes of hazelnut, vanilla, and cocoa.

Specifications

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

ABV: 20%

Trivia

Frangelico’s distinctive monk-shaped bottle is inspired by the legend behind the liqueur’s name and origins. It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, with coffee, or in cocktails, where its sweet hazelnut character pairs especially well with chocolate, coffee, and other dessert-inspired flavors.