Winery TessierAlegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Taste structure of the Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc from the Winery Tessier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Winery Tessier in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Winery Tessier in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of earth.
Food and wine pairings with Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc
The Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Winery Tessier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, grandma's chicken casserole or rabbit and mushroom gibelotte.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tessier's Alegria Vineyard 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 Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc from Winery Tessier are 2016, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Tessier
The Winery Tessier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Russian River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Russian River Valley
Cool climate ideal for elegant Pinot Noir and balanced Chardonnay: fine, silky reds with aromas of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and sweet spice, fine acidity and velvety tannins. Textured Chardonnay with notes of apple, citrus and butter, measured oak. Also gourmet Zinfandels and traditional-method sparklers. Sonoma AVA cooled by the Pacific fog of the Petaluma Gap, alluvial and volcanic soils.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
