Scarbolo Cabernet Franc

VINEYARDS: Mattia. 5 500 vines planted per hectare trained using Guyot method. Yield of 85 hl/ha. HARVEST: Hand harvested. VINIFICATION: Destemmed and pressed the grapes in stainless steel tanks. During this phase we conduct several punch downs per day in order to obtain a maximum extraction of color and sweet tannins. AGING: Aged in oak tonneaux for 10 months and bottle aged for an additional 4 months before release. TASTING NOTES: Deep ruby red in color. Intense on the nose with notes of black pepper and raspberries. Robust full bodied with rich jammy tannins. A perfect wine to pair with roasts fatty meats aged cheeses and savory pasta dishes. Serve at 60 – 64°F. – Scarbolo