Winery BalboaGran Reserva Cabernet Franc
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The Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc of the Winery Balboa is in the top 0 of wines of Uco Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Balboa's Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Petit ribier
Simple, fruity reds to drink young, with a clear ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate on discreet red fruit (cherry, strawberry) and floral notes. Confidential southern heritage profile. Now virtually absent from commercial production, preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its patrimonial and historical interest. Rare French black variety, formerly grown in Languedoc and Provence.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc from Winery Balboa are 0
Informations about the Winery Balboa
The Winery Balboa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Uco Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Uco Valley
Cathedral of high-end Argentine Malbec on altitude vineyards (900-1700 m). Intense, deep reds with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and sweet spices, velvety tannins and freshness drawn taut by Andean nights. Also fine, peppery Cabernet Franc, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, mineral Chardonnay, ample Sémillon. At the foot of the snowy Andes (Mendoza), alluvial soils irrigated by glacial waters.
The wine region of Mendoza
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
The word of the wine: Bleeding
Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.
