Longridge WineryCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Longridge Winery is in the top 0 of wines of Stellenbosch.
Details and technical informations about Longridge Winery's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Corvina Grossa
Supple, fruity reds with a clear to intense ruby colour, silky tannins and charming palate, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, morello cherry, raspberry), gentle spices, violet and typical bitter notes. Airy profile for early or short-aged drinking. Contributes to Valpolicella DOC and Bardolino DOC blends, adding roundness and fruitiness. Larger, more productive cluster variant of corvina, a native Italian black variety from Veneto.
Informations about the Longridge Winery
The Longridge Winery is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: PDO
Protected Designation of Origin - equivalent to the term "controlled designation of origin" in European regulations.
