Wines made from Cabernet franc grapes of Minas Gerais

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet franc as a single variety or as a blend of Minas Gerais.

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1Winery Luiz Porto - Dom de Minas Cabernet FrancDom de Minas Cabernet FrancWinery Luiz PortoNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
2Winery Casa Geraldo - Colheita de Inverno Gran Reserva Cabernet FrancColheita de Inverno Gran Reserva Cabernet FrancWinery Casa GeraldoNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
3Winery Luiz Porto - Dom de Minas Reserva EspecialDom de Minas Reserva EspecialWinery Luiz PortoNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
4Winery Vinícola Inconfidência - RubroRubroWinery Vinícola InconfidênciaNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
5Winery Cantina Mincarone - Minca Cabernet FrancMinca Cabernet FrancWinery Cantina MincaroneNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0

More informations about the variety 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.

More informations about the region of Minas Gerais

Brazilian southeast state (south of Belo Horizonte), altitude vineyards between 800 and 1,000 m (Caldas, Andradas), pioneer of double-pruning allowing winter harvest — dry season with mild temperatures. Signature Syrah as red king: deep and spicy with blackberry, black cherry, violet, black pepper, smoked bacon and floral touch, firm tannins — comparable to modern Rhones. Vivid and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc (grapefruit, boxwood).

What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet franc grape variety?

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