2020 Achaval-Ferrer Cabernet Franc, Mendoza
Tasting note
Cabernet Franc has found a home of its own, in the heights of Tupungato. Here, the variety thrives in a combination of great exposure to the sun and cool mountain breezes. An aromatic, juicy red with black fruit, tomato leaf and rosemary, supported by great tannic structure.
Our thoughts
‘Outside of the Loire, the best Cabernet Franc is coming from Mendoza,’ says our wine director Peter Mitchell MW – and who are we to argue? Franc can be a difficult variety to get right, given the narrow ripening window between green and jammy, but the higher altitude of Mendoza – and particularly the Uco Valley – have been harnessed here by the exemplary Achaval Ferrer to yield beautiful aromatics, fine tannins and attractive, earthy, sous-bois notes allied to an impressive length.
2020 Achaval-Ferrer Cabernet Franc, Mendoza
Tasting note
Cabernet Franc has found a home of its own, in the heights of Tupungato. Here, the variety thrives in a combination of great exposure to the sun and cool mountain breezes. An aromatic, juicy red with black fruit, tomato leaf and rosemary, supported by great tannic structure.
Our thoughts
‘Outside of the Loire, the best Cabernet Franc is coming from Mendoza,’ says our wine director Peter Mitchell MW – and who are we to argue? Franc can be a difficult variety to get right, given the narrow ripening window between green and jammy, but the higher altitude of Mendoza – and particularly the Uco Valley – have been harnessed here by the exemplary Achaval Ferrer to yield beautiful aromatics, fine tannins and attractive, earthy, sous-bois notes allied to an impressive length.
| Producer | Achaval-Ferrer |
|---|---|
| Region | Mendoza |
| Country | Argentina |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 14.50% |
| Style | Full , Dry |
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