Pulenta EstateTardio Cabernet Franc (XII)
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Tardio Cabernet Franc (XII)
Pairings that work perfectly with Tardio Cabernet Franc (XII)
Original food and wine pairings with Tardio Cabernet Franc (XII)
The Tardio Cabernet Franc (XII) of Pulenta Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, banh mi sandwich or duck legs with honey and orange.
Details and technical informations about Pulenta Estate's Tardio Cabernet Franc (XII).
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 Tardio Cabernet Franc (XII) from Pulenta Estate are 2010, 0
Informations about the Pulenta Estate
The Pulenta Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 47 wines for sale in the of Agrelo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Agrelo
Argentine sub-region of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza, high-altitude vineyards (900-1,100 m) at the Andean foothills on alluvial soils. Historic cradle of Argentine Malbec with old vines 40+ years. Signature Malbec as ruling red: powerful and deep with blackberry, plum, violet, blackcurrant, chocolate, vanilla and sweet spices, round tannins and velvety palate — peak for great age-worthy reds (Catena Zapata, Achaval-Ferrer). Firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Merlot.
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: Sirupy
Close to the sensation of unctuousness, said of a wine that gives the impression of having the consistency of a syrup.
