Enciclopédia de Vinhos/Uvas Tintas/Cabernet Franc
Vinho TintoBordeaux, France

Cabernet Franc

Também conhecido como: 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
AcidezHigh
TaninosMedium
DoçuraDry
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Cabernet Franc is one of the few red grapes that can ripen fully in cooler climates like the Loire Valley.

👃 Notas de Degustação

Sabores Primários

RaspberryRed currantStrawberry

Sabores Secundários

Bell pepperTobaccoVioletsGraphite

Aromas

HerbsCrushed rocksSpice

🌍 Regiões Vinícolas Famosas

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

🍽️ Harmonizações Perfeitas com Comidas

Roast chicken
Grilled vegetables
Goat cheese
Salmon
Mushroom dishes

🌡️ Guia de Serviço

Temperatura

14-16°C (57-61°F)

Tipo de Taça

Bordeaux glass

Decantação

30 minutes to 1 hour

Potencial de Envelhecimento

3-15 years

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