2019 CASTELVECCHIO VITOVSKA – CARSO, ITALY
Vitovska
Winemaking details: Vitovska is a white grape varietal indigenous to the Carso region of Friulia-Venezia-Giulia.
Color: Straw yellow
Bouquet: Saline, thyme, acacia, with light notes of honey and mandarin blossoms.
Palate: Slightly viscous and savory with bright acidity. We recommend pairing this wine with squid ink pasta, mussels in white wine sauce, or a nice arugula salad.
Drink now or within the next 3 to 5 years
Further information can be found here: http://www.castelvecchio.com/eng/wine/whites/vitovska-49
2016 CASTELVECCHIO CABERNET FRANC – CARSO, ITALY
Cabernet Franc
Winemaking details: The landscape is typical of the Carso region: arid and rocky soil with a reduced stratum of red sand, but rich in iron and lime-stone. The area is constantly ventilated and influenced by the near sea. First 4 months in stainless steal containers to complete the malolactic fermentation and to favour tartaric precipitation; 1 year in small barriques of 225/350/550 litres of French, Californian and Austrian oaks; 1 year in 7.5, 15 and 25 HL barrels of Slovenian, French and Austrian oaks; 4/6 months in bottles before being traded.
Color: Medium Ruby
Bouquet: Wet forest floor, green bell pepper, cracked black pepper, tobacco, sage, dark red cherry.
Palate: Full bodied with medium, silky tannins. We recommend pairing this wine with venison, duck confit, lamb chops, or grilled portobello mushrooms.
This wine is great now, but will hold up for 5-7 years.
Further information can be found here: http://www.castelvecchio.com/eng/wine/reds/cabernet_franc-32