Reserva Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rosemary-infused roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Durigutti's Reserva Cabernet Franc showcases the remarkable adaptation of this classic Bordeaux variety to the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza, primarily sourced from selected vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Winemaking brothers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti utilize traditional, low-intervention techniques, fermenting with native yeasts in concrete vats followed by aging in oak barrels. This careful process preserves the grape's signature profile of red fruits, black pepper, and subtle eucalyptus, while imparting a refined structure. Historically utilized as a blending component in Argentina, Cabernet Franc has emerged as a star stand-alone varietal under the guidance of forward-thinking producers like Durigutti, who capture the grape's vibrant acidity and elegant, stony minerality fostered by the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Andes.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2002 by brothers and winemakers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, Durigutti Family Winemakers is rooted in the historic terroir of Las Compuertas in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention and deep respect for agricultural heritage, the estate crafts terroir-driven wines using native yeasts, gentle extraction, and maturation vessels such as concrete eggs. While deeply committed to revitalizing centenarian vineyards in Mendoza, the brothers also champion diverse regional expressions sourced from high-altitude terroirs across Argentina, ranging from the northern valleys to Patagonia. Durigutti is internationally acclaimed for its expressive, finely structured interpretations of Malbec, Bonarda, and Cabernet Franc, alongside premium flagship bottlings under the Familia Durigutti and Gran Reserva lines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%