Wines made from Cabernet franc grapes of Stara Zagora

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

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 Stara Zagora

Major wine centre in the Thracian Plain (southern Bulgaria), deep alluvial soils, temperate continental climate. Mavrud native ancestral signature red: dense and opaque with blackberry, plum, mulberry, medicinal herbs and balsamic hints, firm tannins and lively acidity — ages superbly in oak. Rubin (Syrah × Nebbiolo cross) full-bodied with blackberry, violet and spice. Cabernet and Merlot complement.

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