DANCH & GRANGER SELECTIONS
2020 Cabernet Franc by Batič
Batič

2020 Cabernet Franc

Producer
Batič
Appellation
Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Vintage
2020
Composition
100% Cabernet Franc
Climate
Mediterranean and Alpine
Soils
Marl
Exposure
Western
Maceration & aging
10 days skin contact, 24 Months in Slovenian Oak Barrel
Alcohol
13%
Residual sugar
2.5 g/l
Acidity
5.52 g/l

Notes & Pairings

Most of the fruit comes from the 52 year old Jazbine vineyard. Formally planted to cherries, peaches, and pears, Ivan (Miha’s father), planted this vineyard with the sale from the aforementioned fruit. Heavy clay with the ubiquitous marl, it’s cool enough to also grow Welschriesling and Chardonnay here. After macerating for 10 days it then spends 24 months in barrel. Apart from topping barrels, nothing else was done until bottling. Phenomenal acid, a fine-grained texture, and a balance of fruity and savory flavors make this an elegant Slovenian twist on such an internationally known varietal.