Sophenia Antysynthesis Parcela Río Seco 2022
That the world's most planted red grape is a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc is nothing new. That an argentinian winemaker has decided to combine both grapes inside a wine that may arise a bit more curiosity. To me, at least, it has from the very first moment as a friend of mine has told me about it. Having met shortly before Christmas I had the opportunity of trying it and it was quite an astonishing moment. Even though the Sauvignon Blanc accounts for only 6% of the cuvée it is quite interesting to feel how the methoxypyrazine character has influenced the dominant Cabernet Franc. But still not quite as intensive as Cabernet Sauvignon. But the green pepper notes were quite lively, bringing freshness into a Cabernet Franc dominated by intense red fruits and spices as well as a tremendous intensity. This wine is the living proof that the wine world is incredibly fascinating and that something really exciting is happening where new borders and con...