Terre Magre Cabernet franc D.O.C. Friuli

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Cabernet franc
D.O.C. Friuli

Fermentation on skins lasts for 15-20 days at a controlled temperature of 26° - 28° C. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel until spring, natural aging in tonneaux until spring.

Technical Sheet

Grapes Cabernet Franc

Production Area D.O.C. Friuli

Aspect and Elevation 200 meters above sea level

Soil Type Gravelly, sandy and mineral-rich

Training System Guyot

Planting Density 6000-7000 vines per hectare

Harvest Period Late September

Release Late Spring

Alcohol Content 13% vol

Residual Sugar 3 g/ lit

Total Acidity 5 g/ lit

Serving Temperature 16° - 18° C

Recommended Glass Medium-sized, tulip-shaped glass

Ageing Potential Four years

Format (ml) 750

Tasting note
Deep ruby red color with purplish reflections. Characteristic herbal bouquet of wild and balsamic herbs. Licorice and aromatic herbal flavour, well-structured but mellow and velvety at the same time.

Serving suggestions
An excellent choice with steaks and braised red meats, an ideal partner of ripe cheese.