La Roncaia Cabernet Franc Friuli Colli Orientali 2016 750ml (750ml)

A supple, balanced evocation of its Friulian terroir, this '16 Cabernet Franc leaps from the glass with a profusion of juicy blue and black fruits, fresh loam, wild herbs, new leather, rose petals, and touches of bell pepper, cherry jam, and peppery spices. Chewy tannins, keen acidity, copious dry extract, and an herbaceous finish work in concert to create a delicious drinking experience. Seductive and herb-strewn, this food-friendly Cabernet Franc complements a wide variety of dishes, from spicy vegetable stews, to roasted meats, to hard cheeses. A cuvee of Cabernet Franc grapes deriving from marly soils grown in the hills of Nimis, grapes ferment for 15 days with natural yeasts in temperature-controlled steel, and the wine ages for 10 months in steel before the blend is assembled and bottled.

Family-owned-and-operated Fantinel has always had a commitment to Friuli, to its traditions, and especially to its wine. This commitment led the estate to found a satellite estate, La Roncaia, in 1998. Situated in the swirling hills of Nimis, in eastern Friuli, the La Roncaia estate explores Fantinel's dedication to the cultivation and vinification of the indigenous varietals of Friuli, as well as a few well-chosen international grapes. La Roncaia spans 54 choice acres in Colli Orientali del Friuli, a hilly region that offers multitudinous microclimates held within its small geographical limits. Alongside consulting winemaker Tibor Gal, La Roncaia's team works to match each grape to its ideal microclimate and terroir in order to craft wines that embody their land's rare terroir, their region's singular traditions, and their grapes' individual natures. La Roncaia is a boutique winery, where quality is emphasized over quantity, and its unique Friulian expressions--including its rare Pico