THE WINE

The Cabernet Franc Vigne del Malina winery is produced with 100% Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery. The 150-hectare estate is located in Orazano in the municipality of Remanzacco in Friuli Venezia Giulia. An alluvial terrain where the two Malina and Ellero streams have drawn a chalice, almost as if to highlight that this is a nearly perfect area for growing vines.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest of the grapes is strictly manual, in boxes, and takes place only when the grapes have reached the desired level of ripeness. Once in the cellar, the grapes are delicately destemmed and softly pressed. The winemaking takes place in steel tanks. In February, following the harvest, the wine is moved to French and Istrian oak barrels and tonneaux, where it rests for at least thirty months, sometimes even longer. The winery’s philosophy is that the wine is bottled when it is ready, and once in the bottle, it rests for another two years before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Intense ruby red with violet reflections; the aroma is exquisite with pleasant notes of red fruits such as raspberry and blackberry, which alternate with spicy notes of black pepper. Warm and well-structured on the palate, it is a tremendously refined and elegant wine with velvety tannins. The correspondence between taste and aromas is excellent. Persistence is also outstanding.

FOOD PAIRINGS

The Cabernet Franc Vigne del Malina is perfect with red meats, game and hard cheeses. Try it with spicy grilled dishes.