{"product_id":"venica-collio-cabernet-franc-2023","title":"Venica Collio Cabernet Franc 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollio Cabernet Franc by Venica is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Collio designation, produced in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and aged in wooden barrels. It boasts a broad and enveloping profile, fully expressing the unique characteristics of the variety. On the palate, it reveals a rich and full-bodied structure, supported by velvety tannins and a lively freshness that makes it extremely easy to drink. The bouquet stands out for its intense notes of blueberry, blackcurrant and raspberry, which blend with the typical vegetal hints of \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as rocket and freshly cut grass. Its elegant complexity makes it the ideal companion for \u003cstrong\u003eroasts and game\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as for mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates in the \u003cstrong\u003eCollio\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned hilly area located on Italy’s eastern border, historically dedicated to excellent viticulture. The vineyards managed by Venica are situated in the municipality of \u003cstrong\u003eDolegna del Collio\u003c\/strong\u003e, a natural environment that offers ideal conditions to enhance the aromatic profile of the grapes. In this part of \u003cstrong\u003eFriuli-Venezia Giulia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the grape variety acquires a pronounced territorial character, turning its characteristic herbal note into a strength. Meticulous agronomic management allows the most authentic and spicy identity of the grape to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with an \u003cstrong\u003eeight-day maceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature, aimed at extracting the ruby colour and tannic texture in a balanced way. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation softens the wine’s profile, making the tasting experience more harmonious. Ageing continues for fourteen months in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental stage that shapes the structure while respecting the original aromatic heritage. This careful process ensures a silky sip and excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the wine to evolve over time towards refined balsamic notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1930, Venica has enhanced the value of \u003cstrong\u003eCollio DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting with the 2023 vintage a refined single-varietal interpretation of \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although it is unusual to find it vinified alone in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, this elegant red transforms its characteristic herbaceous profile into a true asset, overcoming the historical confusion with Carménère. Careful ageing imparts soft tannins and an enveloping sip, ensuring an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e of over ten years, destined to evolve over time towards sophisticated balsamic notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Venica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46448770580651,"sku":"61145","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/venica-collio-cabernet-franc-2023_61145_1_731715d8-64c2-40fb-8b5b-ca65a3ee7a80.webp?v=1776442540","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/venica-collio-cabernet-franc-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}