Wines made from Cabernet franc grapes of Serra Gaúcha
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet franc as a single variety or as a blend of Serra Gaúcha.
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 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil's wine capital, Rio Grande do Sul. Specialty: high-quality traditional-method sparklers, fine and fruity (apple, citrus, white flowers), elegant bubble, alpine expression of the south. Still wines mostly European: round fruity Merlot, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, more tannic Tannat, fresh Chardonnay, supple Riesling Italico, fine Pinot Noir. Marked by Italian immigration in 1875, humid climate tempered by altitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet franc grape variety?
- OakPresent in 10% of Cabernet franc
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Cabernet franc
- EarthPresent in 5% of Cabernet franc
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Cabernet franc
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet franc
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Cabernet franc
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cabernet franc
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cabernet franc
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Cabernet franc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cabernet franc