Distillery Info
Founded in Piedmont, Northern Italy in 1951 by Luigi Francoli, the Francoli Distillery has a rich history of grappa production spanning 5 generations. Opal Nera, the original black Sambuca, was created by the Francoli Distillery in 1989 in Northern Italy and since its launch, Opal Nera’s success has spread to over 30 countries around the world. In many markets, not only is Opal Nera the number one selling black Sambuca, but the number one Sambuca in the world.
The name "sambuca" originates from the Latin name of the elder tree – Sambucus nigra, growing in abundance in Northern Italy. Opal Nera is a premium Sambuca liqueur with an intriguing, fresh, and smooth profile, from all-natural ingredients. The original recipe includes star anise, green anise, the peel of Italian lemons, and water drawn from a local alpine water source originally created by Leonardo da Vinci. An infusion of elderberries, cloves, cinnamon, and black cumin is the secret to Opal Nera’s deep purple hue.
