Experience Pasquale Forte Guardiavigna Cabernet Franc from Italy. Single vineyard, organic production, 18-month French oak aging. Premium Italian red wine crafted with biodynamic practices.
Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Production: Single-hectare vineyard
Location: Mountain vineyard at 510 meters elevation
Soil Type: Schist foundation with clay layers
Vineyard Practices: Organic and biodynamic methods
Vineyard Details
Planting Density: 6,250 to 7,800 vines per hectare
Training Method: Traditional bush-trained vines
Exposure: South-West facing slopes
Harvest Method: Hand-picked in 15kg crates
Selection Process: Manual bunch sorting plus optical grape selection
Production Methods
Fermentation: Natural yeast fermentation in French oak vats
Fermentation Time: Up to 35 days
Aging Process: 18-20 months in French oak casks and barrique
Bottle Maturation: Additional 18-24 months
Serving Information
Serving Temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F)
Available Sizes:
- Standard bottle (750ml)
- Magnum (1.5L)
- Double Magnum (3L)
Why Choose This Wine
You get authentic Italian terroir expression through careful vineyard management.
The extended aging creates complex flavor development over 3-4 years total.
Small production means each bottle represents artisan craftsmanship.
The mountain elevation and schist soils produce concentrated fruit character.
Organic practices preserve the natural vineyard ecosystem.
Pasquale Forte Guardiavigna produces premium Cabernet Franc from a single-hectare mountain vineyard in Italy. The wine uses 100% organic grapes grown at 510 meters on schist soils. Production involves natural fermentation, extended French oak aging, and careful hand selection. The result delivers authentic Italian terroir with complex flavors developed through traditional winemaking methods. Multiple bottle sizes available for collectors and enthusiasts seeking artisan-quality Italian red wine.
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