Russiz Superiore Collio Cabernet Franc

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

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

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!

Only 9000 bottles produced

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

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

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

2002

Cabernet Franc in a more delicate interpretation, lovely polished edges. Viva Franc

Italian Cab Franc? Yes, please!