Wines made from Cabernet franc grapes of Danubian Plains
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet franc as a single variety or as a blend of Danubian Plains.
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.
One of two Bulgarian IGPs (between the Danube, Balkans and Black Sea), ~30% of national production. Temperate continental climate, fertile chernozem soils. Gamza (Kadarka) the red signature: deep and lightly spiced with wild red and black fruits, plum, walnut, vanilla and a peppery touch, melted tannins — a balanced everyday wine. Light Pamid, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as complements.