Cabernet Franc Grape
Black Grape
The Cabernet Franc grape, black berried, is grown in the regions: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Latium, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Trentino Alto Adige, Umbria, Veneto.
Originally from France, more precisely from Gironde (Bordeaux), it was imported to Italy in 1820 by Count Manfredo di Sambury in his possessions in the province of Alessandria.
Characteristics of the wine
Vinified in purity, from the Cabernet Franc grape a deep ruby red wine is obtained; on the nose, vegetal and red fruit aromas are perceived, while in the mouth there is a good structure and tannins of particular thickness.
