NoseTypical Franc notes of herb, black raspberry and tobacco leaf. blackberryclovetobacco
FlavorOn the palate it is full bodied, fresh, linear, well balanced with a long pleasant peppery finish.
Friuli Venezia Giulia At a Glance
Region NameFriuli Venezia Giulia
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, most of the best vineyards are located in the southeastern part of the region facing Alpine foothills’ slopes. Here the vines benefit from direct sunlight and a complex climatic intersection of the warm Mediterranean influence of the Adriatic Sea coupled with the cooling breezes from the Julian Alps.
Score: 89Vintage 2021Vinous MediaThe 2020 Cabernet Franc wafts up with a complex blend of waxy rose, white pepper, black raspberry and exotic spice. This is silky and round on the palate, with ripe wild berry fruits complicated by chalky minerals as violet inner florals amass toward the close. The 2020 finishes a bit tart and dry with savory herbal tones that linger.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2020James SucklingA fresh and fruity red with crushed berries, graphite and chocolate. Medium body. Medium, round tannins. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2020Wine EnthusiastThis tasty Cabernet Franc shows the beauty and depth of the grape. Elegant aromas of dark plum mix with fresh and dried herbs plus a touch of baking spice. The palate is textured, with fine tannins that give structure but never detract from the core of dark fruit and the minerality of the wine. I might even think I was in the Loire Valley with this pretty wine.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2019James SucklingDark berry and cherry aromas with some bay leaf and parsley, following through to a medium body, light tannins and a crisp finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 2019 Cabernet Franc is understated yet floral, as crushed violets give way to black currants and hints of allspice. It washes across the palate, with silky textures contrasted by tart red and blue berries that give way to saline-mineral tones toward the close. This leaves a bitter twang of blood orange and a subtle coating of fine tannins to linger, tapering off lightly structured and with admirable persistence. Very nice.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2018James SucklingA fun, fruity cabernet franc with cherry, currant and light herb flavors. Medium body. Fresh and vivid. Lively finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2018Wine SpectatorZesty spice, cured tobacco and minerally smoke notes accent the juicy flavors of blackberry and olive tapenade in this lively red, which is medium-bodied, with light, dusty tannins on the fragrant finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 294 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2018Vinous MediaPeppery florals, tart red berries and hints of undergrowth come forward in the 2018 Cabernet Franc. It’s silky in texture, displaying notes of black cherry and currants with salty minerals and a gentle tug of fine tannin. Woodland berries and savory herbs linger long. This balances savory and sweet quite nicely, while also coming across as refined and polished.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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