Cabernet Franc

Wine: Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Doc Friuli

IN THE VINEYARD
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard location & soil composition: In the plan with clayey-sandy soil of alluvial origin.The area is constantly ventilated during winter and spring seasons, the temperatures are influenced by the near Isonzo river.
Altitude: 5 meters s.l.m.
Average age of vines: 20 years
Growing system: Sylvoz
Exposure: North-South
Harvest time: the third ten days of September
Harvest method: by machine

IN THE CELLAR
Vinification, fermentation – maturation: De-stemmed and crushed grapes are macerated on the skins at a controlled temperature of approximately 26-28°C. Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks, periodic pumping over to optimise the extraction of colouring substances from the skins. Devatting, racking and ageing in concrete tanks before final bottling.
Alcohol: 13% vol

IN THE GLASS
Tasting notes: of ruby red colour, with a wellmarked bouquet, elegant fragrance of freshly cut grass, ripe raspberry and liquorice; the taste is dry and harmonic, with a pleasant lingering aftertaste of walnut husk and wild berries.
Serving temperature: 14-16° C
Pairing suggestion: ideal for red meat dishes, roasts, poultry and mature cheese.