| Style | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc |
| Region | Mendoza |
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Serbal Cabernet Franc, Bodega Atamisque
£13.95
Bodega Atamisque is located in the district of San José in Tupungato, Uco Valley, and this stunning winery is the first you will see on the famous ‘Ruta del Vino’, Route 86. Atamisque also encompasses a golf course, a very nice restaurant, delightful guest accommodation and a trout farm! But who cares about all that when the wines are this good.
The Serbal wines from Atamisque are completely unoaked, made to show off the purity of the fruit from their own vineyards. This Cabernet Franc is one of Argentina’s best examples; medium-bodied and full of juicy red fruits and a slight savoury edge. Delicious.
A great wine for fillet steak or roast pork chops.
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