The market is finally ready for a 100% Cabernet Franc! The beauty of this grape is it takes on the characteristics of the territory it is grown in. While we may be accustomed to Cabernet Franc from California or France, the production coming out of North Eastern Italy creates a whole other experience.
This certified organic Cabernet Franc from Castelvecchio is highly elegant and deliciously drinkable. The initial famous ruby color melts with time into silken aristocratic reflections. The bouquet maintains the herbaceous fragrance of the wooden barrel even in the bottle. The taste is generous, velvety, and spicy.
Typology: Red Wine Production area: Carso Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc Harvesting: First half of October Fermentation and refinery: Fermentation with maceration in stainless steel for approximately 15 days.After the first 4 months in stainless steel to complete the malolactic fermentation, the wine is left for a year in small French and Californian oak barrels (barriques).Followed by a year in barrique in larger Slavonian and French oak barrels (tonneau).The wine ages in the bottle for a further six months before being released on the market. Alcohol: 13.0% Temperature for serving: 18-20°C Tasting notes: Ruby red with aristocratic almost silky reflexes. The bouquet maintains a certain herbaceous fragrance accentuated by the wooden permanence that gives a spicy note. There is also a pleasant mineral note indicative of the Karst terroir. On the palate, it is full, velvety, and spicy with long persistence. Serving Suggestions: It pairs excellently with roasted white meat, grilled meats, and game.
Terrano belongs to the family of Refosco d'Istria, a red native varietal from Friuli. Terrano is a typical grape of the Carso region, which has always produced this varietal with “wild” notes and a unique personality! This wine can be aged for 7-10 years when the bottle is kept properly.
Typology: Red Wine Production area: Carso Grape variety: 100% Terrano Fermentation and refinery: After 9 months in stainless steel containers (without malolactic fermentation), the wine remains other 3 months in bottles before its sale starts. Alcohol content: 12.0% vol. Tasting notes: Intense ruby red color when young, with violet undertones; by maturing, the color tones down. Wild scents of black-berry, bilberry, wild-cherry and plums. Rather acidic (from the presence of malic acid), exuberant and lively. Temperature for Serving: 16-18 °C Serving Suggestions: The limited tannins and the moderate alcohol content, even if with a steady acidity, make this Terrano appropriate for delicatessen and salted meat. When young, this wine is a perfect accompaniment to fish.
A native and rare varietal, Vitovska is typical of the Carso region in Friuli. This wine's color is an intense straw-yellow and it has an unmistakable aroma - ample and harmonious bouquet with hints of pollen, honey, and thyme. This wine is mineral and savory.
Typology: White Wine Production area: Carso Grape variety: 100% Vitovska Fermentation and refinery: Manual harvest. Slight grape pressing, alcoholic fermentation and maturation on the lees in steel tanks. Alcohol content: 12.5% vol. Tasting notes: Intense yellow color, strong minerality with notes of pollen, honey, and aromatic herbs including thyme. Temperature for Serving: 10-12 °C Serving Suggestions: Thanks to its freshness, it is perfect as an aperitif. It goes well with appetizers and fresh fish.
