The reds that do best in the Collio, most renowned for its white wines, are the early ripening varieties such as Cabernet Franc. Marco Falluga’s Cab Franc under his Russiz Superiore label is a good example of the potential for Cab Franc in the region. This medium-bodied red shows aromas of cherry and blueberry along with an inviting note of white pepper that becomes more pronounced as the wine sits in the glass. It will benefit from additional cellar time to soften the tannins and allow the underlying fruit to more fully emerge.
Russiz Superiore, Collio DOC (Italy) Cabernet Franc 2016
By Robert Whitley