About this wine
Part of Ampeleia's 'Monovarietali' project spotlighting single grapes and single vineyards, this 100% Cabernet Franc comes from the estate's youngest-planted parcels. It shows the variety's classic mint and crushed white pepper edge alongside forest berries and sour cherry, medium-bodied with silky, refined tannins.
An approachable, medium-bodied red — a gentle way into Ampeleia's style before trying the flagship.
Sommelier's Note
"A textbook lesson in what Cabernet Franc can do outside its usual homes — bright, peppery, and precise rather than heavy."
Food Pairings
Versatile at the table — roast chicken, herb-crusted lamb, or mushroom risotto complement its mint and pepper notes.
When to drink it
Weeknight dinners, casual gatherings with friends
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Franc
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Price Range
- $28-35 (750ml, ex-tax, varies by vintage)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Cabernet Franc, fermented and aged in cement tanks only, from the estate's younger vines. Biodynamic (Demeter-certified) farming.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Ampeleia's Cabernet Franc taste like?
- Expect forest berries, sour cherries, wild herbs and crushed white pepper, with a medium body and silky, velvety tannins.
- How is it different from the flagship Ampeleia wine?
- This is a 100% single-variety bottling from younger vines, while the flagship Ampeleia is a blend led by Cabernet Franc from the oldest, highest parcels.
- Is this wine aged in oak?
- No — like all Ampeleia wines, it is fermented and aged exclusively in cement tanks, with no wooden barrels used at any stage.
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