cabernet franc

English

Noun

cabernet franc (plural cabernet francs)

1. A variety of grape that is a parent variety to Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its medium to full body and aromatic qualities
   • 2023, Patricio Tapia, Descorchados 2023 Guide to the wines of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, page 577:

     For this cabernet franc, Bauzá uses grapes from the Pumanque zone on the western side of the Colchagua Valley, a place influenced by cool Pacific breezes and located on the first hills of the Coastal Range.