| 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. |
