Cabraia

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
Production area: Suvereto – Livorno – Tuscany
Altitude: 100 m asl
Soil composition: clay, stone and silt
Plant density: 6,000 plants/hectare
Training system: Guyot and spurred cordon
Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrique
Aging: in new, second passage barriques for about 15 months
Bottle aging: at least 12 months prior market launch

Sensory notes

Color: intense ruby red with violet reflections
Nose: a combination of fruity and spicy notes, with remarkable sensations that recall blackberry and blueberry, vanilla and cocoa
Palate: exceptional structure and elegance. Dense tannic texture and delicate tannins. Incredibly persistent flavor
Recommended pairing: roasts, grilled red meats, aged and blue cheese
First year of production: 2007

«Cabraia, a Cabernet Franc by Gualdo del Re, was my first project: from the planting of the vineyard in 2004, until its bottling in 2009. An enological masterpiece that bears my signature on the label»

Barbara Tamburini