Isonzo del Friuli DOC Cabernet Franc 2023 Borgo Conventi

This Cabernet Franc from Borgo Conventi comes from the Isonzo area of Friuli and is produced with Cabernet Franc grapes grown on flat vineyards with clayey and skeletal soil. The microclimate of the area is characterized by mild winters and hot summers, protected from cold winds by the Alps.

The vinification involves fermentation with maceration on the skins in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (26-28°C) for about 8-10 days. The refinement continues until the following spring exclusively in steel.

It has a deep ruby red color that tends to garnet with aging. On the nose it is pleasantly varietal, with vegetal notes well combined with hints of small wild berries and blackberry. On the palate it offers a good structure, with a persuasive and velvety taste, enriched by a herbaceous flavor. The aromatic persistence is long, with memories of small fruits.

This red wine pairs perfectly with mixed roasts, duck, baked pasta, gratinated vegetables and semi-mature cheeses.