Cabernet Franc DOC Collio - Russiz Superiore

The Russiz Superiore Cabernet Franc Collio is a first-class red wine in a glass. It reveals a wonderfully bright, purple-red color. When you swirl the glass, you can perceive a first-class balance in this red wine, as it is neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the walls of the glass. The nose of this red wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia appellation reveals aromas of all kinds of red and black berries, complemented by spicy nuances. The Russiz Superiore Cabernet Franc Collio is pleasantly dry for wine lovers. This red wine is never coarse or austere, as you would expect from a top-quality wine. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine-growing region, more precisely from Collio Goriziano /Collio DOC, ultimately delights with a beautiful aftertaste.

Vinification of the Cabernet Franc Collio from Russiz Superiore

This red wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Cabernet Franc. Only flawless grapes were used for this exceptionally well-balanced single-varietal wine from Russiz Superiore. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures.

Recommendation for the Cabernet Franc Collio from Russiz Superiore

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to lemon and chilli chicken with bulgur, red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots or veal and onion casserole.