LINEA Classica

Cabernet Franc

D.O.C. friuli

VINEYARD  located in the municipality of Dolegna del Collio.
KIND OF GROUND  Marl and Clay
GRAPE  Cabernet Franc
TYPE OF CULTIVATION  Cordon trained

VINIFICATION AND REFINING — The grapes are harvested by hand using boxes, gentle destemming followed by a fermentation at a controlled temperature of 23°C on the skins for eighteen days. 30% of fermentation takes place in Allier barriques, 70% in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C.
At the end of this period, the wine is assembled and bottled. There follows a further long period of refining in the bottle.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS — Intense red ruby color, with violet edges, it has a characteristic herbaceous aroma, intense, penetrating, with a long finish. Full-bodied, harmonic and distinct.

DRINK WITH  excellent with roast poultry and game, or grilled red-meat.

LONGEVITY  4 – 6 years.

SERVE AT 16–18°C.