Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur 750ML

Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur 750ML is an Italian hazelnut liqueur bottled at 20% ABV (40 proof), produced in Canale in the Piedmont region of Italy. Distinguished by its use of Tonda Gentile hazelnuts — a Piedmontese variety with protected geographic status — Frangelico has earned gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Tier 1 "Highly Recommended" rating from Proof66.

Quick Facts: ABV: 20%  |  Origin: Piedmont, Italy  |  Style: Hazelnut Liqueur  |  Producer: Gruppo Campari

Production & Heritage

Frangelico is produced in Canale, a town in the heart of Piedmont's hazelnut-growing country. Production starts with Tonda Gentile hazelnuts — larger, plumper, and more uniform than standard varieties, with a skin that sheds cleanly during toasting, which prevents bitterness in the final spirit. The Tonda Gentile Delle Langhe hazelnut holds protected status equivalent to DOC wine classification, making it the first Piedmontese agricultural product to achieve that distinction. After harvesting, the nuts are toasted, crushed, and infused in a solution of alcohol and water. This hazelnut distillate is then blended with cocoa, vanilla berries, and other natural flavoring ingredients, which steep together in the base spirit before final blending and bottling. The result sits in a category largely its own — a nut-based liqueur built on a single, regionally celebrated ingredient.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Roasted hazelnuts arrive first, deep and toasty, followed by a wave of warm vanilla and bittersweet cocoa. There is a subtle earthiness underneath that grounds the sweeter top notes.

Taste: The entry is smooth and immediately nutty, with roasted hazelnut dominating the front palate. At mid-palate, vanilla sweetness expands alongside delicate cocoa, giving the liqueur a layered, almost confectionery quality without tipping into cloying territory. The texture is velvety and medium-bodied, carrying the flavors evenly across the tongue.

Finish: The finish is long and elegant, with lingering warmth and a gentle return of toasted nut. A refined smoothness carries through the close, leaving cocoa and vanilla as quiet echoes.

How to Drink Frangelico

Frangelico drinks well chilled and served neat as a digestif, or poured over ice to open up the vanilla and cocoa layers. It is also one of the most versatile nut liqueurs behind the bar. An Espresso Martini gains real depth when Frangelico replaces or splits the coffee liqueur component, adding a roasted-nut dimension. A Hazelnut Old Fashioned — substituting Frangelico for simple syrup alongside bourbon — creates a rich, dessert-leaning riff on the classic. The Nutty Irishman, combining Frangelico with Irish cream and hot coffee, is a staple after-dinner cocktail that highlights the liqueur's natural affinity with coffee and dairy.

Best For

• After-dinner sipping as a standalone digestif
• Building a home cocktail bar with a high-quality nut liqueur
• Gifting to someone who enjoys Italian liqueurs or coffee-based cocktails
• Adding depth to dessert recipes, baking, and holiday entertaining

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Frangelico taste like? Frangelico delivers rich roasted hazelnut flavor layered with vanilla sweetness and bittersweet cocoa, all carried by a smooth, velvety texture. It is moderately sweet but balanced, with a long, warming finish.

How does Frangelico compare to Disaronno Amaretto? Frangelico is hazelnut-based at 20% ABV, while Disaronno is an almond-flavored amaretto bottled at 28% ABV, making it noticeably stronger and driven by marzipan-like sweetness rather than toasted-nut character. Both are Italian nut-adjacent liqueurs, but Frangelico leans more toward roasted, earthy flavors while Disaronno is sweeter and more overtly almond-forward.

Is Frangelico good for cocktails? Frangelico is widely regarded as one of the most mixable nut liqueurs available, working especially well in coffee cocktails, cream-based drinks, and whiskey-forward riffs where its roasted hazelnut flavor adds complexity without overwhelming other ingredients.

Where is Frangelico made? Frangelico is produced in Canale, a town in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, by Gruppo Campari. Piedmont is the renowned growing region for the Tonda Gentile hazelnut variety used exclusively in its production.

What foods pair well with Frangelico? Dark chocolate truffles complement the cocoa and nut notes naturally. Tiramisu and other espresso-based desserts mirror its coffee-friendly profile. Aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano create a savory contrast to its sweetness. Roasted stone fruits such as peaches or pears drizzled with Frangelico make a simple, elegant dessert. Vanilla gelato topped with a splash works as a quick affogato-style treat.

What sizes does Frangelico come in? Frangelico is most commonly available in the standard 750ml bottle, though 375ml and 50ml miniature sizes can also be found depending on market availability.

Is Frangelico worth the price? Frangelico positions as a moderately priced liqueur within the nut and specialty liqueur category, and its use of protected-status Tonda Gentile hazelnuts, gold medal competition pedigree, and broad cocktail versatility deliver strong value relative to its price tier.

Why Frangelico?

What separates Frangelico from generic hazelnut liqueurs is its raw material: Tonda Gentile hazelnuts carry protected geographic status — the Piedmontese equivalent of a wine appellation — ensuring a consistency and quality of nut that cheaper alternatives simply do not use. That foundation shows in the glass, where clean roasted-nut flavor dominates rather than artificial sweetness. Gold medal recognition at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Tier 1 rating from Proof66 confirm that professional evaluators rank it among the best in its class. For anyone building a cocktail bar or looking for a genuine Italian digestif, Frangelico remains the benchmark hazelnut liqueur.