'Cabernet' Isonzo del Friuli DOC Ronco del Gelso 2022

Cabernet Isonzo del Friuli DOC is an intense and fruity red wine produced by the Ronco del Gelso winery in Gorizia. It is obtained from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Carmenere grapes, two varieties that have always been widespread in these areas, but of French origin. In fact, the unique name of the label derives from the similarity between the two vines. The older vines of Carmenere and the younger ones of Cabernet Franc find the perfect soil in the karst substratum to grow vigorously. After the manual harvest, the maceration of the destemmed grapes lasts two weeks. This is followed by fermentation on selected yeasts with malolactic fermentation. With a view to smoothing out the more intense nuances of the two vines, the aging in steel continues for at least a year on the noble lees, before bottling. Cabernet Isonzo del Friuli DOC is a red wine that can be enjoyed immediately, as well as after 1-2 years of careful storage in the cellar.