Wines made from Cabernet franc grapes of Campos de Cima da Serra
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet franc as a single variety or as a blend of Campos de Cima da Serra.
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.
High-altitude GI of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), plateau 800–1,100 m on the Santa Catarina border, cool climate (6–26 °C), day/night temperature swings up to 15 °C, draining basalt soils. Chardonnay is the signature white king: taut with citrus, green apple, white flowers and a mineral touch, vibrant acidity — ideal base for sparkling wines. Airy Pinot Noir and supple Merlot as elegant reds. Speciality: fine, age-worthy traditional-method sparkling wines.