Francesca Wine Pumps: The Benchmark for Wine Transfer
North Pumps proudly serves as the North American representative for Francesca Pompe Enologiche—the wine pump widely regarded as the finest in the world. Engineered in Italy by the celebrated Roberto Manzini, the Francesca pump represents a revolution in fluid transfer. Thanks to its intelligent, yet simple, rotary piston design and variable speed drive, this pump delivers uncompromising performance: it is powerful enough to handle pressed grapes, yet remains uniquely gentle, ensuring the integrity of your wine during delicate barrel-to-barrel transfers. Efficient, easy to clean, and simple to maintain, Francesca sets the gold standard for wine pumps.
Francesca Wine Pumps: Features
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Gentle Handling: Processes dregs, must, and pressed grapes with zero damage to the fruit's integrity.
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Perfect Flow: Ensures a constant, linear flow of liquid for smooth, consistent transfer.
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High Power, High Hygiene: Features powerful self-priming and can be fully sterilized at 230F (110C).
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Service & Sanitation: Enjoy full accessibility to all liquid-contact parts for easy cleaning and maintenance.
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Intelligent Control: Manage capacity with electronic controls offering both manual and automatic settings, plus reverse flow capability right from the electric panel.
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Mobility & Upgrades: Compact, easy to transport, and available with optional features including a wireless remote, liquid sensor, and in-line filtration.
Advanced Pumping. Pure Wine
The Patented Francesca® coaxial rubber semi-lobe pump provides best-in-class transfer with:
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Extreme Self-Priming: Draws dry up to 8.5 meters.
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Precision Control: Manual and automatic flow rate variation.
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Purity Guaranteed: Liquid-contact parts are entirely AISI 304/316 stainless steel.
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Complete Versatility: Ideal for destemming, racking, filtration, bottling, and barrique work.
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Gentle Rotor Speed: Ultra-slow rotation, from 4 to 252 rpm, protecting product quality.
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Easy Sanitation: Easily washable, sterilizable, and allows for full internal inspection via the front lid.
Leading Wineries Utilizing Francesca Pumps
- Iconic French Producers: Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Cos d'Estournel, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Louis Roederer
- Major Global Brands: Guigal (Rhône), Antinori (Tuscany), Concha y Toro (Chile)
- Prestigious California Estates: Beringer, Chateau Boswell, Far Niente, Wente, Bogle, DAOU
- Top Canadian Vintners: Osoyoos Larose, Andrew Peller, Hillebrand Estates Winery/Trius
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