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Russiz Superiore Collio Cabernet Franc

9.180 ratings

9.124 pro ratings

Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Cabernet Franc

Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison

Top Notes For

9.2

Love this wine! Screams cab franc. Earthy, pencil shavings, dried herbs and nice acid. Killed it with lamb lollipops!

Love this wine! Screams cab franc. Earthy, pencil shavings, dried herbs and nice acid. Killed it with lamb lollipops!

May 24th, 2018

Kaitlin Ohlinger

9.1

Characteristic bell pepper, laced with spice, hit high on the intrigue factor, but I think perhaps I’d rather drink Chinon.

Characteristic bell pepper, laced with spice, hit high on the intrigue factor, but I think perhaps I’d rather drink Chinon.

May 3rd, 2018

9.0

Reflective, translucent, medium garnet red consistent from dense core to a watery purple rim. Classic old world Cabernet franc nose albeit slightly riper than chinon or bourgeil. Complex with Medium intensity of ripe green bell pepper bell pepper, pomegranate, black pepper and clove. A dry wine with medium body, medium acid, medium fine and long lasting astringency medium plus heat. Palate is recalls the aromas in the nose with a touch of structure enhancing amaro. Elegant, balanced, and complex....more please, Italy!

Reflective, translucent, medium garnet red consistent from dense core to a watery purple rim. Classic old world Cabernet franc nose albeit slightly riper than chinon or bourgeil. Complex with Medium intensity of ripe green bell pepper bell pepper, pomegranate, black pepper and clove. A dry wine with medium body, medium acid, medium fine and long lasting astringency medium plus heat. Palate is recalls the aromas in the nose with a touch of structure enhancing amaro. Elegant, balanced, and complex....more please, Italy!

4 people found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2014

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Only 9000 bottles produced

Only 9000 bottles produced

2 people found it helpfulMay 1st, 2014

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

Things which are painfully underrated. One of New Zealand’s best bands, The Brunettes with their best record, Mars Loves Venus and a 2013 Collio Cab Franc. So many rocks to turn over in this world for great stuff.

Things which are painfully underrated. One of New Zealand’s best bands, The Brunettes with their best record, Mars Loves Venus and a 2013 Collio Cab Franc. So many rocks to turn over in this world for great stuff.

1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2018

9.1

Wow absolutely awesome pencil shaving pepper deep black fruit iron - thanks Mark

Wow absolutely awesome pencil shaving pepper deep black fruit iron - thanks Mark

May 15th, 2017

Beverage Director Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Blue Coop Restaurant

9.1

2012. Violets, gravel, tobacco, ripe plum and boysenberry. Delicious

2012. Violets, gravel, tobacco, ripe plum and boysenberry. Delicious

Apr 12th, 2016

7.8

Under-impressed. Ripe, just a trace of green pepper, low acidity. international style

Under-impressed. Ripe, just a trace of green pepper, low acidity. international style

Nov 19th, 2015

9.4

This is the quintessential example of what cab franc is. Beautiful.

This is the quintessential example of what cab franc is. Beautiful.

Jun 7th, 2015

9.4

Ripe but sour and full of pepper and fresh tobacco. Russiz with Michael from the block

Ripe but sour and full of pepper and fresh tobacco. Russiz with Michael from the block

May 19th, 2015