Cabernet Franc Rose
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rose Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc Rose is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red currant, bell herb, strawberry. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Franc and Malbec Rose.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for subtle herb note with red-currant fruit.
- Check dry high-acid profile.
Confidence signals
- Herb-red currant cue
- High-acid dry rose frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Loire Valley · Touraine · Finger Lakes
- Classic styles: Cabernet Franc (#1927) rose with herb-tinged red-fruit profile · Dry high-acid rose with savory edge
Common questions
Is Cabernet Franc Rose a red or white grape variety?
Cabernet Franc Rose is a red wine grape variety.
What does Cabernet Franc Rose smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cabernet Franc Rose include red currant, bell herb and strawberry. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cabernet Franc Rose?
Documented tells for Cabernet Franc Rose: Look for subtle herb note with red-currant fruit. and Check dry high-acid profile..
What is Cabernet Franc Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cabernet Franc Rose is most commonly confused with Cabernet Franc, Malbec Rose and Syrah Rose. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cabernet Franc Rose grown?
Classic regions for Cabernet Franc Rose include Loire Valley, Touraine and Finger Lakes.