Cabernet Franc Petrucco 2023

An international grape variety that has truly found a home in the Colli Orientali del Friuli. Ruby red with violet hues, it offers aromas of wild berries, green pepper and spices. Bold on the palate: dry, full-bodied and well-structured, with a character that is both powerful and elegant. After malolactic fermentation, it matures for 12 months in oak and then rests for a further 6 months in bottle, gaining balance, depth and harmony. Contains sulphites. Produced by Azienda Agricola Petrucco di Lina e Paolo Petrucco s.s. - Via Morpurgo, 12 - 33042, Buttrio (UD) - Italy. E=324 kJ/78 kcal in 100 ml, nutritional values ​​and ingredients.

The producer

The Petrucco winery is situated in the heart of DOC area Colli Orientali del Friuli (Eastern hills of Friuli region), where sunny and gentle slopes have been the ideal terrain for viticulture since ancient times. The estate spreads over a total area of 35 hectares, with vineyards covering about 25 hectares. Because of the focus on high quality the average annual production consists of about 100.000 bottles, as a result of an intentionally low yield. Petrucco wines, all monovarietals, are the clear expression of our land and come out of the thriving marriage between ancient knowledge and modern technology.

Best with

Grilled meet, game and venison.

How to serve it

Serve at 18° C.

How to keep

This wine can age well if it is kept in right conditions: the bottles should be laid horizontally in a dark, cool and humid cellar.