2024 Marco Sara "Frank" Cabernet Franc Friuli Colli Orientali

The 2024 Marco Sara "Frank" Cabernet Franc is a vibrant, organic expression from the cool-climate Savorgnano del Torre area of Friuli. Marco refers to this grape as "the foreigner who's not a foreigner," as it has long been integrated into the local terroir. On the nose, it is strikingly clean and fruity, avoiding the heavy vegetal notes sometimes found in the variety. It offers aromas of cherry, black cherry, and plum with a focused earthy undertone. The palate is light and fresh, balancing juicy raspberry and spice with soft tannins and a refreshing acidity. Fermented in steel and concrete and aged in large casks, it is a dynamic, high-energy red that prioritizes transparency and finesse.