Cabernet Franc
An elegant, medium-bodied red with aromatic notes of raspberry, violets, and graphite, accented by a distinctive green bell pepper and herbal character. Less tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon, it shines as both a blending grape and a stand-alone varietal.
Source Regions
- Loire Valley (Chinon, Bourgueil), France
- Bordeaux (Saint-Emilion), France
- Finger Lakes, USA
- Friuli, Italy
- Niagara Peninsula, Canada