Cabernet Franc
Cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon, together with merlot, petit verdot and malbec, are the main grape varieties that are the basis for the production of the great Bordeaux reds. When we talk about the “Bordeaux blend”, we refer to a blend of these noble grapes, which have been cultivated in the Medoc region for centuries. Cabernet franc is one of the oldest red berried varieties. The analysis of its DNA has revealed that it is a grape originating from the Basque region, on the border between France and Spain, born from a spontaneous cross between two old grapes of the area: the morenoa and the hondarribi beltza. Through a series of other crossings, cabernet franc then generated the main Bordeaux grapes that we know today as cabernet sauvignon, merlot and carmenère. Even if its presence has become a bit marginal, it is to be considered the true father of the great Bordeaux reds. In France, it is also cultivated with excellent results in the Loire Valley, especially in the areas of Anjou, Saumurois and Touraine. In Italy, it is widespread above all in the Triveneto, where in the past it was often confused with the carmenère.
The wine has an intense ruby red color with aromas of small red fruit and typical vegetal notes. It has a good structure, with important tannins and good acidity, all characteristics that favor its excellent aging. Both cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon, thanks to their structure and intensity, at the table pair very well with second courses of roasted red meats, grilled, stewed or with feathered and furred game.
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Cabernet Franc 2021 La Roncaia
Friuli Colli Orientali Cabernet Franc by La Roncaia was born in winery vineyards located in the municipality of Nimis, in the heart of the DOC Friuli Colli Orientali.
It is produced entirely with Cabernet Franc grapes, rigorously selected by expert hands and harvested at the right degree of ripeness. Fermentation takes place, with maceration for 15 days, in French oak barrels. Subsequently, the wine is placed in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, where it remains for 10 months to re...
View product pageToscana IGT Cabernet Franc Mordese 2021 Vallepicciola
Mordese is a Tuscan wine from the young Valle Picciola company, located in the Pievasciata area, in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), where it manages 105 hectares of vineyards following the principles of sustainable agriculture. The Cabernet Franc vineyards are located at 350-400 masl
The wine is a pure Cabernet Franc, harvested in early September. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation take place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 20-25 days. The malolactic fermentatio...
View product pageSaumur Champigny AOC Domaine C Vieilles Vignes 2020 Domaine des Chaintres
The Saumur Champigny Domaine C Vieilles Vignes from Domaine de Chaintres is a wine made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown on clay-limestone soils. The vines, with an average age of 50 years, are cared for according to the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture, respecting the natural balance of the soil and the vineyard, located in the heart of the Loire, in France.
The harvest is done manually, with the whole grapes undergoing a maceration of about 21-24 days at low temperature. The ref...
View product pageToscana IGT Rosso Campo di Magnacosta 2021 Tenuta di Trinoro
The Campo di Magnacosta red wine from Tenuta di Trinoro is a wine produced by Andrea Franchetti, who created a model estate in the 1990s, with the intention of producing great wines. The choice fell on a wild and uncultivated area of the Val d'Orcia, deep in the Tuscan hinterland. In terms of climate and soil composition, the area has proved to be particularly suitable for the main international varieties and in particular for the Bordeaux vines.
The wine is a pure Cabernet Franc, whose grapes ar...
View product pageBolgheri Superiore DOC Dedicato a Walter 2019 Poggio al Tesoro
The Bolgheri Superiore W Dedicated to Walter by Poggio al Tesoro originates from vineyards that extend along the famous via Bolgherese, in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. This wine is dedicated to Walter Allegrini, in memory of the love and passion he dedicated to working in the vineyard and in this area.
It is produced with pure Cabernet Franc grapes, harvested by hand in small boxes during the last week of September. After careful selection and soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation...
View product pageLazio IGT Cabernet Franc Iuno 2023 De Sanctis
The Iuno red wine is produced by the De Sanctis organic farm in Frascati. The family business was founded in the early 1800s.
It is made up of 100% Cabernet Franc grapes. They are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for 15-20 days. This is followed by aging in French oak barriques for 5 months.
Intense ruby red in color with garnet reflections, the nose reveals aromas of cherry, black cherry, raspberry and notes of pepper, black pepper and licorice. The sip is w...
View product pageToscana IGT Rosso Vas Gold 2017 Villa a Sesta
The Vas Gold of Villa a Sesta comes from the best vineyard located in Casanova on the Sienese hills, in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga.
It is produced with 100% Cabernet Franc grapes, harvested manually, then destemmed, crushed and placed separately in thermoregulated truncated conical vats for vinification. The alcoholic fermentation takes place for about 7-10 days and the maceration on the skins for approx. 10 days. The wine ages for 12 months in tonneaux and then for 12 months in l...
View product pageToscana IGT Poggio de' Colli 2022 Piaggia
The Poggio de' Colli red wine from the Piaggia winery was born in vineyards located in Poggio a Caiano, in the province of Prato. The company was founded in the mid-70s by Mauro Vannucci and today manages 15 hectares of vineyards.
The 100% Cabernet Franc grapes are vinified in open wooden containers, where contact with the skins lasts for 2 weeks. The wine obtained is aged in French oak barriques for at least 15 months, followed by at least 6 months in the bottle.
Intense ruby red in color with pu...
View product pageVenezia DOC Cabernet Franc 2023 Ca' di Rajo
Ca' di Rajo's Cabernet Franc was born in the province of Treviso.
The harvested grapes are vinified with a maceration of 20-25 days in thermo-controlled steel tanks. The wine subsequently ages both in steel and wooden barrels.
Ruby red in color with violet reflections, it reveals herbaceous notes on the nose enriched with hints of cinnamon. The sip is warm, with soft tannins.
Excellent in combination with grilled red meats.
View product pageVin de France Cabernet Franc Mephisto Domaine de l'Ecu
Mephisto from Domaine de l'Ecu is a red wine produced in the Loire region of France. This wine is made with Cabernet Franc grapes grown on granite soils, with vineyards that have an average age of 50 years. Fred and Claire Niger run Domaine de l'Ecu, using traditional farming methods and without added sulphites.
The vinification of Mephisto includes destemming and spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by a 12-day maceration. Subsequently, the wine is aged in amphorae for 15 ...
View product pageBolgheri Superiore DOC Maestro di Cava 2018 Tenuta Meraviglia
The Bolgheri Superiore Maestro di Cava was born in the Tenuta Meraviglia, the Bolgheri outpost of the historic Dievole cellar.
It consists of 100% Cabernet Franc grapes which are spontaneously vinified in truncated cone-shaped vats of raw cement for approx. 13 days and at controlled temperature. The wine then ages in large untoasted French oak barrels for 24 months, followed by at least 3 months in the bottle.
Ruby red in color, it expresses aromas of red and black fruits, tobacco and leather on t...
View product pageVeneto IGT Cabernet Franc Alzero 2015 Giuseppe Quintarelli
Giuseppe Quintarelli's Veneto Alzero was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Negrar, in the magical terroir of Valpolicella.
It is produced with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, harvested between the end of August and the beginning of September. After pressing, the grapes ferment in contact with native yeasts for approximately 50 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 30 months in barrique and for a further 30 months in oak barrels, before being bottled.
It is chara...
View product pageToscana IGT Paleo 2020 Le Macchiole
The Toscana Rosso Paleo of the Le Macchiole winery is born in vineyards located in the municipality of Bolgheri.
It is produced exclusively with Cabernet Franc grapes, harvested by hand between the second and third week of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 20 days. Subsequently the wine is aged in barriques for 14 months, before being bottled.
It is characterized by a deep ruby red color. The nose opens with hints of currant, enriched by p...
View product pageCoonawarra GI Cabernet Franc Francis 2022 Penley Estate
Penley Francis Cabernet Franc is a red wine produced with 100% Cabernet Franc grapes, grown in the vineyards of the Coonawarra region, Australia. This wine expresses the freshness and liveliness of the Australian terroir through a careful selection of grapes.
The vinification involves fermentation with delicate management of the cap to preserve the fruity and spicy aromas, followed by refinement which allows for fine tannins and a well-balanced structure to be obtained. The maturation process hel...
View product pageFriuli Isonzo DOC Cabernet Franc 2022 Villanova
The Cabernet Franc of Tenuta Villanova is born in vineyards located within the DOC Friuli Isonzo. The estate includes an architectural complex that dates back to 1499. Since the 1930s, the Grossi family has been producing wine in the Isonzo and Collio Gorizia area.
It is produced from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes, vinified and aged for 12 months in steel tanks.
It is characterized by a ruby red colour. The nose reveals aromas of violets and small red fruits. The sip is fragrant and of good persisten...
View product pageVeneto IGT Cabernet Franc Alzero 2014 Giuseppe Quintarelli
Giuseppe Quintarelli's Veneto Alzero was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Negrar, in the magical terroir of Valpolicella.
It is produced with Cabernet Franc grapes, harvested between the end of August and the beginning of September. After pressing, the grapes ferment in contact with native yeasts for approximately 50 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 30 months in barrique and for a further 30 months in oak barrels, before being bottled.
It is characterized by an intense red colo...
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