Le Monde
Cabernet Franc – 2018
Region: Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia
Le Monde
Le Monde lies between the banks of the Livenza and Meduna rivers, close to the border between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone in Friuli Grave. The winery headquarters, built in the eighteenth century maintains the architectural characteristics of the time. Originally property of the Pistoni family, the wine farm together with the vineyards was acquired Alex Maccan in 2008.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Vineyard in D.O.C. Friuli.
- Soils: Argilaceous, calcareous-clay, rich in micronutrients
- Vine Training System: Guyot
- Vineyard Density: 4,000 plants/ha
- Vine Age: approximately 37 years
- Certified Sustainable by SQNPI Italy
Harvest Notes
- Harvested from October 1 – 10
- Careful monitoring during pressing
- Slow fermentation at controlled temperature, with daily manual pigeage (punchdown) for 15-20 days
- Aged in stainless steel tanks for about 9 months
Winemaker's Notes
Intense ruby red color with garnet tinges. A rich, lingering bouquet with intense notes of fruit preserve and grass. The velvety, mouthfilling palate, balanced by supporting acidity is elegant, finishing with excellent length.
Its warm, assertive body assures pairing with cured and red meats as well as game.
Wine Summary
Monovarietal Cabernet Franc; alcohol: 13%; wine Certified Sustainable by SQNPI Italy; grown in calcareous-clay, rich soils; harvested in October; slow fermentation at controlled temperature with daily pigeage for 15-20 days; aged in stainless steel for 9 months before bottling.
Technical Information
- 100% Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol: 13%
- Certified Sustainable by SQNPI Italy
Reviews
3 Glasses Points
TRE BICCHIERE / GAMBERO ROSSO
The only regional red from Friuli Venezia Guilia that earned Tre Bicchiere is Le Monde’s Cabernet Franc ’18, a wine with a vibrant, racy development, very pleasant to drink.
While the spelling looks French, don’t forget that we’re in Italy, so when you say it, the winery’s name should sound a bit like the first day of the week in English (lay MON-day). A leader in the world of regional winemaking, the producer was founded in 1970 in Villa Giustinian di Portobuffolè. In 2008 it was taken over by Alex Maccan, who built a modern cellar, entrusting it to oenologist Giovanni Ruzzene. The high production quality results from the choice (a rare one in these parts) to opt for low yields per hectare, relying on vines that go back well over 30 years on average. We always like risk takers, and so this year we attributed Tre Bicchieri to a red wine, the Cabernet Franc ’18. Ease of drinking is its best feature – it comes across as simple, but an in-depth analysis reveals gustatory vivacity and pleasantness from beginning to end.
Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchiere, January, 2022
Since Alex Maccan took over the estate in 2008, the wines have soared in quality.
He doesn’t make wine for the scores in magazines, he makes wine for the people. This guy is serious about making the best reds in Friuli and this 2018 is outstanding. The wine has impeccable balance and purity like great Cab Franc should. The estate dates back to the 17th century but a modern winery is now crafting these Friulian gems. In the glass the wine has a garnet and ruby red color. Aromatics of cherry, strawberry, roses and herbal notes fill the air. Flavors of black cherries, dark berries and spice fill the palate. The wine is silky and pure with finesse and elegance.
Pair with: herb baked chicken, grilled salmon, pork tacos or pasta puttanesca.
– Jeff Anderson, St. Cloud MN Times, April 2022
Wine News, April, 2022
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Appellation(s) | DOC Friuli Grave |
| Proprietors | Alex Maccan |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Winemaker | Giovanni Ruzzene |
| Annual Production | 18,333 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |
