Dom Bella Cabernet Franc 2015

At our 50 hectares estate (23ha planted), high density plantings combined with traditional sustainable viticulture in a completely dry farmed philosophy, yields powerful, concentrated grapes, with plenty of flavour and minerality, that embodies wines of tantalizing aromatic layers and immense texture. The Bella Elegance range comprises single varietal wines focused on the fruit, whilst the Dom Bella range represents more structured wines and matured in oak, with incredible ageing potential.

LOCATION: Viseu, Portugal (Terras do Dão)

TERROIR: Continental influenced climate. It benefits from its proximity to the River Dão. Vineyards planted at high density (6250 vines per hectare) on gentle hills of high quality granite sandy soils, known as “rotten granite” or “noble granite”. Completely dry farmed.

VARIETALS: 100% Cabernet Franc

SERVING TEMP: 16-18 ºC.

STORAGE: In a cool dry place (12 a 14 Cº) away from direct sunlight and without big fluctuations in temperature.

AGEING ABILITY: Ready to drink now, but will evolve positively for up to 12 years after the harvest.