Enciclopedia del Vino/Uve Rosse/Cabernet Franc
Vino RossoBordeaux, France

Cabernet Franc

Conosciuto anche come: Bouchet, Breton

The parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc produces more elegant, aromatic wines with distinctive herbal notes. It shines in the Loire Valley and adds finesse to Bordeaux blends.

CorpoMedium
AciditàHigh
TanniniMedium
DolcezzaDry
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Cabernet Franc is one of the few red grapes that can ripen fully in cooler climates like the Loire Valley.

👃 Note di Degustazione

Sapori Primari

RaspberryRed currantStrawberry

Sapori Secondari

Bell pepperTobaccoVioletsGraphite

Aromi

HerbsCrushed rocksSpice

🌍 Regioni Vinicole Famose

Chinon

France
Pure varietal expression

Loire Valley benchmark with silky, elegant wines

Saint-Émilion

France
Right Bank elegance

Key blending partner, sometimes dominant

Finger Lakes

USA
American cool-climate style

Cool climate producing aromatic, food-friendly wines

Friuli

Italy
Northern Italian expression

Fresh, herbaceous style

🍽️ Abbinamenti Cibo Perfetti

Roast chicken
Grilled vegetables
Goat cheese
Salmon
Mushroom dishes

🌡️ Guida al Servizio

Temperatura

14-16°C (57-61°F)

Tipo di Bicchiere

Bordeaux glass

Decantazione

30 minutes to 1 hour

Potenziale di Invecchiamento

3-15 years

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