Franco' Tenuta Lenzini 2024

The ‘Franco’ from Tenuta Lenzini is one of the latest arrivals at Tenuta Lenzini: a Cabernet Franc that aims to pay homage to the founder of the winery: Franco, Benedetta's grandfather, who is now leading the estate together with her husband Michele. A red with a Tuscan soul produced in Gragnano, in the heart of the Lucchese hills, made with passion and craftsmanship, without frills or added chemicals. “Benedetta's grandfather has returned,” exclaims Michele Guarino on his social channels, “and it is thanks to him that this estate exists today as you know it!”.

The Cabernet Franc ‘Franco’ Tenuta Lenzini is a very recognizable red, both on the nose and in the mouth, breaking a bit the paradigms of the ‘classic’ Tuscany always devoted solely to Sangiovese. Here at Tenuta Lenzini, international grape varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet have always been at home, precisely since the 16th century when Napoleon's troops crossed these areas, where the Via Francigena passed. In this case, the winemaking is classic: fermentation is activated with only indigenous yeasts and takes place in cement tanks, while aging lasts for 6 months in steel and terracotta vats.

The ‘Franco’ signed Tenuta Lenzini is a pure Cabernet Franc with a sensory profile that is easily recognizable and recalls the typical characteristics of the starting variety. The color is intense red with ruby highlights, on the nose it emanates vegetal aromas of green pepper and tomato leaf with evident references to the earth and wild herbs. Its uniqueness is definitely the taste: the sip is soft and enveloping, but the alcohol content is low, thus imparting a greater lightness to the drinker’s palate. A summer red then? No, even better: a wine for all seasons!