Wine Details
Apelación Cabernet Franc 2017 3 x Magnums 3x150cl
Uco Valley
Ruby red in colour with firm tannins; great fresh fruit aromas with lush acidity and a long finish. It can be consumed now but will age beautifully for several years.
Vineyards
From selected vineyards in Paraje Altamira and the wider Uco Valley.
Vintage
Frost was an issue affecting quantity in 2017, but the grapes that survived produced excellent quality wines.
Winemaking
Made with grapes harvested during the first week of April. Fermented with native yeasts in concrete vats filled by gravity. Skin maceration for 20 days. Complete malolactic fermentation. Aged in 2500l foudres.
Enjoy with:
- Grilled and Roasted Red Meats
- Pizza/Pasta
- Salads and Picnics
- Mild Creamy Cheeses
- Mature Strong Cheeses
- Oriental
- Spicy