CABERNET FRANC

Technical card

Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc. Robust vine with inconstant production.
Denomination: Piave D.O.C. In Veneto since 1820, it mainly concentrated during 1870 in the Piave area finding a more suitable soil for its characteristics.
Winemaking: Manual harvest. Fermentation: the must is in contact with the skins for about 10/12 days at a temperature of 28/30°C to facilitate the dissolution of colouring substances and tannins in the grape skins.
Ageing: Stored in stainless steel tanks, followed by 10/12 months light maturation in oak casks and ageing in bottle.
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red colour with garnet nuances. Well-balanced body with herbaceous smell of wild fruits. The ageing increases its personality.
Food Pairing: Perfect with red and white roast meat, braised meat and game.
It is also delicious with ripe cheese.
Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
Alcohol: 12,5 % vol.
Sugar: 4 gr/l
Total Acidity: 5,2 gr/l
Packaging: 0.75 lt. x 6 or 12 bottles in cardboard box.