Cabernet Franc

DESCRIPTION: DOC (Registered Designation of Origin)
Red Wine

PRODUCTION AREA: FRIULI ISONZO Muncipality of
Gorizia

PRODUCTION AREA: Mainizza

EXTENSION: 0.72 ha

GRAPE VARIETIES: 100 % Cabernet Franc

SOILS: Level ground crossed by the Isonzo River. Alluvial soil with a varied composition (argillaceous- gravelly)

YIELD PER HECTARE: 80 ql.

GROWING SYSTEM: Guyot

HARVEST: Hand-harvested – first decade of October

VINIFICATION: De-stemming and crushing of grapes and
following maceration for six days with 3 pump- overs per day.
A part is preserved in steel vats, another is separated and aged for 12 months in oak barrels, to be then blended again before bottling.

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13 – 13,5 % vol. (depending on the
vintage)

COLOUR: Ruby red with a purple tinge

BOUQUET: Grassy, pronounced and lingering. Aggressive
when young, to become more aristocratic and complete with
ageing

PALATE: Dry, well-structured, adequately tannic

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Ideal with cold meats, grilled red
meats, poultry, game and aged cheese

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18 – 20 °C