2023 | Gaja Sito Moresco Rosso Langhe | Piedmont Vallepicciola Azienda Agricola Cabernet Franc has long had

Cabernet Franc has long had a home in Friuli and today's examples are worth seeking out

snappy acids and a long

black plums and some finely ground cocoa powder

loess and loam around the village of Bockenheimer

2023 | Gaja Sito Moresco Rosso Langhe | Piedmont Vallepicciola Azienda Agricola Cabernet Franc has long hadDense ruby red in the glass with a violet shimmer. The nose is puristic yet multi layered: red cherry, cassis and undergrowth, plus floral and peppery nuances smoke and spices intertwine with the finest minerality. On the palate, juicy fruit is combined with polished tannins that are subtle yet provide backbone. The finish is dry, elegantly savoury and endlessly mineral a wine that brings spontaneous pleasure, but can also impress over a longer period.