Abadal Franc 2023
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Abadal Franc 2023
This is the new vintage of the wine Abadal Franc, an interesting Spanish red wine from Pla de Bages, central Catalonia.
Its composition is quite original. This red wine from Pla de Bages is a blend of Cabernet Franc and two local varieties, Mandó and Sumoll.
Produced by the Abadal winery, the grapes were separately harvested and then fermented in stainless steel tanks submerging the solid skin cap.
Then, the wine Abadal Franc 2023 was aged for a brief period of 4 months in American and French oak barrels.
Aerate 15 minutes before drinking.
| Appearance | The wine Abadal Franc is medium ruby with a garnet rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | This blend of Cabernet Franc, Mandó and Sumoll is quite pure. Aromas of blackcurrants, raspberries and cherries, alongside aromas of toffee, spices, dry earth and intense forest-floor remembrances. |
| Palate | Fresh and expressive, this wine from Bodegas Abadal has a distinctive acidity and good focus and tension. Aromatic herbs, juicy red fruit, blue flowers and some earthy remembrances. Long, spicy finish. |
| Our personal opinion | From Pla de Bages, in central Catalonia, the wine Abadal Franc 2023 is easy to drink and really fresh. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Abadal Franc 2022: Enterwine 90. Abadal Franc 2021: Enterwine 90. Abadal Franc 2020: Enterwine 90. Guía Peñín 90. Abadal Franc 2019: Enterwine 90. Abadal Franc 2018: Enterwine 90. Abadal Franc 2017: Enterwine 90. Abadal Franc 2016: Enterwine 89. Abadal Franc 2015: Enterwine 90. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Pla del Bages |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 20 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Barrel |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 4 |
| Enterwine's Score | 90 |
| Media rating | 90 |
| Percentage of variety | Cabernet Franc, Sumoll, Mandó. |
| Pairings | Cold meats, Eggs, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Roasted pork, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Steak Tartare, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables |
| Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |
