Description

Anelis Cabernet Franc | Uco Valley, Argentina

Anelis Cabernet Franc is one of those bottles that catches your eye before you’ve even opened it — and thankfully, what’s inside is every bit as interesting as the label.

Made from 100% Cabernet Franc from Argentina’s Uco Valley, this is an expressive, easy-to-enjoy red with plenty of fruit and spice. Cassis and dark berries lead the way, followed by black pepper, liquorice and gentle spicy notes that give the wine its distinctive Cabernet Franc personality.

Six months in French oak adds just enough depth and softness without hiding the fruit. The palate feels balanced and smooth, with the dark fruit and spice working beautifully alongside subtle oak before an elegant finish.

And then, of course, there is that fabulous bottle. The artwork was created by Santi Pozzi, giving Anelis Cabernet Franc a playful pop-art personality that’s impossible to miss. It’s a great wine to put on the table when you want something delicious but also a little different — and certainly a bottle people will ask about.

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🍇 Key Details

• Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza (Argentina)
• Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
• Vineyards: Uco Valley, Mendoza
• Ageing: 6 months in French oak
• Alcohol: 13.5% Vol.
• Style: Fruity, spicy, smooth and elegant
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Contains Sulfites

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🍷 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Intense ruby red
• Aroma: Cassis and dark fruit with black pepper, liquorice and attractive spicy notes
• Palate: Smooth and balanced, with ripe fruit, spice and well-integrated oak leading to an elegant finish

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🍽 Food Pairing

• Grilled beef
• Roast lamb
• Pork
• Charcuterie
• Mushroom dishes
• Goat’s cheese

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💎 Why We Love It

Great label, great personality and a Cabernet Franc that’s genuinely enjoyable to drink. Dark fruit, pepper and liquorice with just enough oak make this a lovely discovery from Argentina.

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About Anelis

Anelis is a boutique Argentine wine project created by Anne Smurra, bringing together her love of wine and art. The project began in 2014 and focuses on small-production wines from Vista Flores and La Consulta in the Uco Valley, one of Mendoza’s most celebrated wine-growing areas.

Art isn’t simply decoration on Anelis bottles; it’s part of the identity of the project. Different artists and designers have created labels for different wines, turning each bottle into something immediately recognisable. The artwork for the Cabernet Franc was created by Santi Pozzi, a graphic designer known for his work across illustration, book and album covers and branding.

The wines themselves remain approachable and very much made for drinking rather than admiring from a distance. Cabernet Franc has become an important part of the Anelis collection, alongside wines such as La Nuage Malbec and other limited releases.

For this Cabernet Franc, Anelis combines the variety’s natural spice and freshness with a relatively short six months in French oak. The result is a wine with plenty of character without becoming overly serious or heavy — which rather suits that colourful label.

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