Cabernet Franc

Villány 2013

Deep ruby red color. Mature black cherry in the nose. Good, but not a heavy wine. Soft fruits, tobacco and coffee dominate the mouth. The tannins are delicious, the balance is great.

 

Recommended drinking temperature: 17-18 ℃
Alcohol content: 14,5 %
Bottle size: 0,75 l
Details

Winemaking

After rigorous hand selection, berries are gently crushed and briefly cold soaked in stainless steel tanks. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in French oak. 28-day total maceration in the tank to preserve the varietal's character.

Aged for 17 months in new and used French oak barrels.

 

The Year

Winter and spring of 2013 were wet and cold - with some heavy snow in April - delaying bud break and flowering by weeks. Blooming occurred in nearly ideal, somewhat cold weather. Early-ripening grapes such as Merlot, Portugieser and Pinot Noir did well result in huge amount, spotless quality fruit. Due to the cold front, late-ripening varietals such as Cabernet Franc and Kékfrankos ripened less evenly. Long Indian summer with mild temperatures and sunny days was an important factor in the ripening process of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. An excellent vintage overall, especially after the dreadful start.

Details

Type Wine
Acidity 5,73 g/l
Alcohol content 14,5 %
pH .
Bottle size 0,75 l
Beginning of harvest 2013-09-23
Bottling date 2016-01-10
Vinification in new and used French barrels
Ageing time 17 Month
Vineyards Konkoly, Makár, Kopár

Tasting

color deep ruby red
smell Mature black cherry in the nose
taste Good, but not a heavy wine. Soft fruits, tobacco and coffee dominate the mouth.

Earlier vintage(s)

2012

2011

2008