Salentein Numina Cabernet Franc
75cl
/
15% Vol
Located in "Valle de Uco", Mendoza, Argentine, the grapes are picked from between 1100 and 1150 meters above sea level and are then aged in French oak barrels for a period of 14 months. The result is a full-bodied finish with notes of black fruit on the nose and spice on the palate.
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Salentein Numina Cabernet Franc
€28.00
Ex Tax: €22.76
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromatic, with black fruit and spices.
Palate
Flavours of blueberries, cassis and clove with sweet and round tannins. Full-bodied and well-structured with nice acidity, this wine has an elegant and lingering finish.
Colour
Intense ruby
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol %
15%
Country
Argentina
Region/AOC
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Vintage
2018
Producer
Bodegas Salentein
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pair with a nice red meat, pulled pork, beef fajitas, grilled vegetables, or vegetarian dishes such as meatless lasagna or chilli
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter Magazine - 93/100, Wine Mag - 91/100
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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