2020 Poggioargentiera Poggioraso Toscana Cabernet Franc IGT – Tuscany, Italy – Coastal Franc with Serious Swagger

Proof that Tuscany does Cabernet Franc brilliantly.

Poggioraso is Poggioargentiera’s Cabernet Franc from the Maremma coast. Dark fruit, graphite and Mediterranean herbs, with a polished finish. A refined red with real personality.

Tastes like: Blackcurrant and graphite, with thyme, bay leaf and cedar.
Feels like: Full-bodied and dry, with a bit of grip, balanced freshness and oak in the background.
Great with: Grilled pork chops, mushroom lasagne, lamb kofta, aged Manchego.
Singapore and Asian favourites: Korean BBQ, black pepper beef, cumin lamb skewers.

The geeky bit: Single-vineyard Cabernet Franc from sandy soils in the Maremma, with coastal breezes.

Accolades: 91 pts Falstaff

Why we like it: Poised and powerful.

Serve: 16 to 18°C. Room temperature in Singapore is too warm for red wine, so give it 20 minutes in the fridge first.
Alcohol: 15%