Winery Humberto CanaleMarcus Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Marcus Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc of the Winery Humberto Canale is in the top 10 of wines of Rio Negro.
Food and wine pairings with Marcus Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Marcus Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Marcus Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
The Marcus Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc of Winery Humberto Canale matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), stuffed peppers or whole duck casserole with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Humberto Canale's Marcus Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Marcus Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc from Winery Humberto Canale are 2003, 2012, 2015, 2014 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery Humberto Canale
The Winery Humberto Canale is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 82 wines for sale in the of Rio Negro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rio Negro
Southern Argentine vineyard in the high Patagonian valley (~39°S, among the world's southernmost), Limay and Neuquen terraces between 200 and 450 m, cold desert climate with abundant sunshine. Pinot Noir is the signature red king: elegant and airy with red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, wild herbs and spicy touch, lively acidity and fine tannins. Supple Merlot, floral Malbec fresher than in Mendoza, crisp Sémillon. Chiselled style.
The wine region of Patagonia
Argentina's wine frontier, cool continental climate at low altitude (~200 m), strong natural acidity. Signature Pinot Noir, now a regional emblem: fine, silky reds with signature notes of tart cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, undergrowth, violet and sweet spices, delicate tannins and taut freshness — a southern Burgundian style. Also Malbec fresher than in the north, round Merlot. Taut Sémillon, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling whites.
The word of the wine: BSA
Brut sans année, is said of non-vintage champagnes. It is the technical name of the first price champagne made from wines of different years. They are most often called Tradition, Carte blanche, Réserve. To be drunk quickly, rather as an aperitif.
