Producer: |
Masut da Rive |
Wine: |
Cabernet Franc DOC |
Grape Variety: |
100% Cabernet |
Production Zone: |
Isonzo del Friuli |
Altitude: |
120 feet above sea level |
Surface Area/Yield: |
5 acres, 2.5 tons per acre |
Exposure: |
Southwest |
Soil: |
Chalky with gravel and clay. |
Vinification & Aging: |
The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and macerated for another 15 days under temperature controls. During this time, the tanks were pumped over twice a day. The wine then went through malolactic fermentation. The wine aged in stainless steel tanks for 12 months. A light filtration was followed by bottling and an additional 6 months bottle aging prior to release. |
Production: |
600 cases |
Alcohol: |
13% |
Description: |
Intense ruby red in color. The bouquet is spicy with undertones of herbs, raspberries. Bright, refreshing and quaffable, on the palate perfect balance and long finish. |
Food Pairing: |
Roast game and roast pork. |