Cabernet franc vs Pinotage
Compare Cabernet franc and Pinotage: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Cabernet franc | Pinotage | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 46113 | 1988 |
| Average rating | 3.73 / 5 | 3.63 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Italy, Argentina, Canada | South Africa, United States, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand |
Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
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Intensely coloured, structured reds with inky robe and firm tannins, with typical aromas of blackberry, black plum, roasted coffee, cocoa, banana and characteristic smoky notes. Made as powerful ageing reds and as more approachable fruity cuvées, sometimes as rosés. Absolute signature of South Africa (Stellenbosch, Swartland, Paarl). Cross of pinot noir × cinsault created in 1925 by Abraham Perold at Stellenbosch University.
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