Cabernet Franc Colli Orientali - Grillo Iole

With the Grillo Iole Cabernet Franc Colli Orientali, a first-class red wine enters the glass. It offers a wonderfully bright, purple-red color. The bouquet of this red wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia impresses with hints of blueberry, blackberry, sour cherry and currant. Following the aromas further, basil joins in.

On the palate, Grillo Iole’s Cabernet Franc Colli Orientali opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven and balanced. On the tongue, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly meaty and dense texture. The finish of this red wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia winegrowing region ultimately delights with a lovely aftertaste.

Vinification of Grillo Iole Cabernet Franc Colli Orientali

This red wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Cabernet Franc. For this wonderfully balanced varietal wine from Grillo Iole, only immaculate grape material was harvested. After hand-picking, the grapes are promptly brought to the winery. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and large wooden casks follows at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine is aged for several months on the fine lees before it is finally bottled.

Food pairing recommendation for the Cabernet Franc Colli Orientali from Grillo Iole

This Italian is best enjoyed at a tempered 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with braised chicken in red wine, boiled veal brisket with beans and tomatoes, or stuffed bell peppers.

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