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Wine: Red wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 12.5%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 22 mos.
Storage potential: 5 years
As the name suggests, the main grape used for this wine is Cabernet Franc (85-100%), with the permitted addition of local red grapes (0-15%).
Trentino Superiore Cabernet Franc DOC is a more or less intense ruby red wine which turns to garnet red with age. The scent is ethereal and slightly herbal, while the taste is dry, full-bodies and harmonious.
The mandatory aging period is of 22 months, starting with November 1st of the harvesting year.
The wine is a good accompaniment of goat meat, smacafam (local polenta and meat pie), fried meat and hard cheeses.
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That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
Calabria has a long and proud history of winemaking. Legend has it that the vineyards which covered the coastal hills of the region inspired the ancient Greeks to mint their coins with the title 'Oenotria', the land of wine.
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