FOW Cabernet Franc Castizo

TASTING NOTES

Bright and lively violent red color. Vibrant spicy aromas typical of the varietal, reminiscent of red pepper, pepper and slight licorice sensations. Large volume on the palate, balanced, fresh and with good acidity. Complex persistent finish, with the authentic characteristics of a great Cabernet Franc.

VINEYARDS

Location: Vista Flores, Uco Valley, Mendoza.

Age: 26 years.

Yield per hectare: 7,000 kg/ha.

HARVEST

Harvest: April 18

Manual harvest in 18 kg boxes.

WINEMAKING

Harvest and manual selection of bunches in the winery. Fermentation in concrete tanks, at a controlled temperature between 23° and 27°C. 40% of the wine is matured for 9 months in second-use barrels, the remaining 60% is matured in concrete vessels at a controlled temperature.

Alcohol: 13.5%.

Total acidity: 5.55 g/l (tartaric acid).

Ph: 3.60.

Production: 5100 Bottles.