Fran Red Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Gourmet burgers, wood-fired pepperoni pizza, grilled sausages
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Fran' line by Nieto Senetiner represents a modern, youthful chapter in the historic winery's legacy, named in honor of the family's younger generation to signify a fresh and approachable style. Crafted in Mendoza, this red blend is designed to be vibrant, fruit-forward, and highly accessible, departing from the heavily structured, oak-aged style traditional to the region. Winemakers focus on preserving the bright, primary aromas of red and black fruits through temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and minimal oak influence. This results in a juicy, smooth, and easy-drinking blend that captures the convivial, relaxed spirit of contemporary Argentine wine culture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1888 by Italian immigrants in the premier Vistalba subregion of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Nieto Senetiner stands as one of Argentina's foundational and most storied wineries. Expanded and revitalized by the Nieto and Senetiner families beginning in 1969, the estate pairs more than a century of viticultural heritage with modern vinification techniques. Nestled in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes, the vineyards thrive in semi-arid conditions that produce concentrated, balanced fruit with remarkable depth. The winery is internationally celebrated for its rich, expressive Malbecs and its flagship Don Nicanor portfolio, showcasing complex red blends, old-vine selections, and refined varietal wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Malbec