Cabernet Franc
Named the best Cabernet Franc in Spain — a wine of unique character. On the nose, an explosion of cassis, spices, chocolate, coffee, and minerals. In the mouth, expressive, with body and character that perfectly represent the terroir in which it grows.
| Producer | Chozas Carrascal |
| Region | Valencia |
| Appellation | D.O. Requena · Valencia |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape variety | Cabernet Franc |
| Type | Red |
| Soil | Clay-limestone, sand and gravel |
| Vineyard altitude | 650 m |
| Orientation | South-east |
| Farming | Certified organic |
| Vinification | Manufactured in a 7,000-litre conical concrete tank. Alcoholic fermentation in concrete tanks, with maceration periods of around 18 days, native yeasts. It remains in barrel and concrete egg for 9 months, performing malolactic fermentation in barrel and concrete egg, using first and second-year French oak barrels from Allier. |
| Oak ageing | 1st & 2nd-year French oak (Allier) + concrete egg, 9 mo |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Body | Medium-full |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Serving temperature | 16–18°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
| Production | 1,200 bottles |
In the glass.
Cool and wet spring encouraged strong vegetative growth, followed by a mild summer. Harvest was later, producing balanced wines with good acidity, moderate alcohol, and elegant fruit expression — a vintage of finesse.
At the table.
Tested at our own service — 26 pairings across 6 courses.
Grilled steak · Steak tartare · Ribeye / Côte de Boeuf · Classic roast duck · Braised veal · Lamb rack · Lamb stew / tagine · Pork tenderloin · Pulled pork · Charcuterie & cured meats · Game meat
Tomato-based pasta · Stuffed pasta · Lasagna
Roasted vegetables
Meat-topped pizza · Classic beef burger · Gourmet hot dog
Paella (seafood or mixed) · Croquetas (ham or cheese)
Red wine reduction · Demi-glace · Peppercorn sauce · Barbecue sauce (smoky or sweet) · Chimichurri · Port wine reduction
Open 30 minutes before service. Decant for younger vintages. Avoid over-chilling — serve closer to the warmer end of the recommended range when paired with richer dishes.
Chozas Carrascal
Respect and tradition with a forward-thinking vision — we aim to express the purest identity of each variety, working with low yields and harvesting by hand to preserve the integrity of the fruit.
