COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Rebo
PRODUCER
Cantina Franzosi di Franzosi Bruno & figli SAS
REGION
Lombardy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rebo Cantina Franzosi 2021 is a red wine from Lombardy, specifically the Valtènesi area near Lake Garda. It is made from 100% Rebo grapes, a variety created in the early 20th century as a cross between Merlot and Teroldego. Cantina Franzosi is among the few producers in the region to cultivate this grape, producing it under the Benaco Bresciano IGP designation. The winery itself has a history dating back to the 1930s, with the Franzosi family focusing on quality and territorial expression in their vineyards and olive groves. The 2021 vintage is presented as a 'Selezione 2021'.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Rebo grape is a unique Italian crossing: Merlot x Teroldego.
Fact 02
Created to be a robust alternative to Merlot.
Fact 03
Cantina Franzosi is a key cultivator of this rare grape.
Fact 04
Benaco Bresciano IGP classification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rebo Cantina Franzosi 2021 is produced using grapes from vineyards situated on the morainic hills of Valtènesi. The harvest is conducted by hand, with careful selection of the grapes. Vinification involves a long maceration process carried out at controlled temperatures, aimed at developing the wine's tannins. Following maceration, the wine is aged in oak tonneau, and subsequently undergoes further refinement in the bottle before release.
