Aurora – Cabernet franc 2018

Sourcing, Vineyard, and Winemaking:

The vineyards were planted in two parcels, the first in 2009 and the second in 2012. Both parcels are at an altitude of 900m from the Mediterranean up the village of Aoura.
The yield is tightly controlled to carry up to 8 grape clusters per vine.
At Aurora, all practice of farming and post-eco-conscious vine growing are effective for dry farming and control practices are eco-friendly/organic and do not cause any harm to the environment.
The grapes are carefully handpicked, de-stemmed, and fermented at 22 degrees Celsius in stainless steel tanks until initial fermentation is complete.
The wine is aged in 30% new oak barrels for 12 months, bottled 2 years after harvest, and then aged in the bottle 2 years before its release.

All products used at the winery are organic, including the yeasts used for fermentation.

Description

Tasting Notes

The wine has a fresh nose dominated by red fruits (raspberry and red cherry) and hints of cloves.
It is medium-bodied, with medium tannins, and acidity and a silky palate with primary flavors of red cherry, raspberry followed by toasted nuts and vanilla from the barrel aging.
This wine has a long-lasting finish and shows plenty of complexity as it aerates.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Temperature: 18 degrees Celsius
Food Pairing: Goat cheese, camembert, or feta. Also, minced cold cuts with roasted chicken, lean meats, pork, and stews.

Type: Still, dry, red wine

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc

Age of Vines: 15-20 years’ old

Vintage: 2018

Total Production: 3000 Bottles

Total Alcoholic Strength: 14%

Total Acidity: 4.8 g/H2SO4/l

Total Sulfur Dioxide: 123 mg/l

Barrel Aging: 30% in new oak barrels, mainly American oak barrels and a few French oak barrels

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