Tenuta Tomasella 2016 Cabernet Franc

Classification of Wine
Friuli DOC Graves
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2018
Vineyard Designation: Veneto Friuli
Soil: Fine alluvial soils mixed with stone and rock
Pruning: Sylvoz
Yield: 100q/Ha
ABV: 12.5%
Sulfites: 90 mg/l
Acidity: 5.60g/l
Residual Sugar: 3.5 g/l

Winemaking
Manually harvested in late September, hand selection in the field.
Vintification with soft pressure and a long maceration (10 days) , with the temperature controlled at 25° C.. Complete malolactic fermentation 5 months in steel vats and two months in the bottle.

Tasting Notes
Lovely ruby red hues with purple tinges. On the nose, intense, fresh and young scents with a typical grassy bloom. Cherry, red plum and
Full-bodied, velvety texture and spicy notes on the palate . Its has a distinctive aroma and personality which is distinct trait of a Cab Franc from the stone alluvial Friuli area.
Pares perfect with roasted red or white meat and mature cheeses.

Serving Temperature: 15°C /18°C, 59°F/65°F