Let me be Franc
I love love LOVE Cabernet Franc! I love when they blend it
and I love it when they don’t. Did you
know Cabernet Franc is kinda a Dad? Yep! He married Sauvignon Blanc and they
both created Cabernet Sauvignon (hence its name). Well somewhat silly and there
is more to the story but you get the idea…Cabernet Franc is lighter than the
almighty Cabernet Sauvignon and generally has more finesse which makes it an
excellent blending grape to more robust grapes.
I sampled the Terre Magre Cabernet Franc, 2012 from D.O.C. Friuli Grave, Northeast Italy
towards Slovenia and Croatia. The area includes the gravelly, sandy,
mineral-rich soil between Livenza and Tagliamento rivers.
Terre Magre Cabernet Franc, 2012 is a super fun, very
interesting, and incredibly easy-going. In fact, this wine & I have a lot
in common – I can utilize the same description for myself. The color is of
medium deep ruby with a pretty violet reflection. It has aromas of herbs, black
spice, and hints of pencil shavings. The Franc’s flavors were interesting with
herbal notes showing through, black peppercorn, and ink. It almost reminded me
of a Zinfandel with less strength. Good structure, smooth, and pretty
delicious. Although this wine is difficult to find simply ask your wine retail
store and let them know it’s from AlpentAl distributor. It retails for about
$15 so it’s pretty darn affordable!
Sláinte! TCW
Sláinte! TCW
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