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A bright, polished red for relaxed dinners and a welcome change from Malbec
Rutini Collection Cabernet Franc x 750ml is a polished red that feels generous without becoming heavy. Bright raspberry, strawberry and blackberry flavours lead the way, while fresh mint and gentle spice bring a refreshing lift. It has a smooth feel, a gentle grip and a long, satisfying finish that invites another sip.
Open it when dinner calls for something a little more considered than an everyday bottle. Grilled duck breast, lamb rack, roasted vegetables and mushroom dishes all suit its lively fruit and savoury edge; aged cheese, smoked charcuterie and a hearty casserole work beautifully too. A discreet smoky note adds warmth and depth without overshadowing the fruit.
Made by Rutini Wines in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, this is an approachable Argentine red for anyone keen to explore beyond Malbec while keeping the easy pleasure of generous fruit, freshness and a smooth finish.
Why you’ll love it
- Bright, inviting fruit: raspberry, strawberry and blackberry give each glass a juicy, immediately appealing character.
- Freshness as well as flavour: mint and gentle spice bring lift, keeping the wine lively rather than weighty.
- Smooth, with just enough grip: it feels elegant and composed on the palate, then finishes long and satisfying.
- Made for the dinner table: its lively fruit and savoury edge work especially well with duck, lamb, roasted vegetables, mushrooms or a comforting casserole.
- A rewarding change from Malbec: it offers a fresh, polished expression of Argentine red wine without sacrificing easy-drinking pleasure.
The story behind the wine
Rutini’s story begins in Mendoza in 1885, when Felipe Rutini founded Bodega La Rural in Coquimbito, Maipú. That history matters here because the Rutini name is tied to an early, long-running commitment to Argentine wine rather than a label created for a single range.
The producer’s official history records a pioneering move around 1924, when it began planting vineyards in the Uco Valley. The valley has since become one of Mendoza’s principal wine-growing areas, and it is the stated origin of this Cabernet Franc. For the drinker, it gives the bottle a clear sense of place: an Argentine red rooted in the Uco Valley rather than a generic Cabernet Franc.
Rutini Wines began building its Tupungato winery in 2008, and the producer says the Colección Rutini line is made there. In this wine, that heritage comes through in a generous, easy-to-enjoy style: vivid fruit, fresh minty lift, gentle spice and a discreet smoky note, carried by a smooth feel and gentle grip.
Wine details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Producer | Rutini Wines |
| Collection | Rutini Collection |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Uco Valley, Mendoza |
| Grape | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Style | Medium-bodied, dry red wine |
| Aromas and flavours | Raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, fresh mint, gentle spice and subtle smoky barrel notes |
| Palate | Fine tannins, a smooth texture and a long, satisfying finish |
| Barrel influence | Subtle smoky nuance from barrel ageing |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
Cut To The Steak
Your bottle is carefully packed in protective inflatable Air Shock packaging inside an outer box, helping to cushion it in transit so it arrives safely.
Rutini Collection Cabernet Franc comes from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina.
This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes.
It has bright raspberry, strawberry and blackberry fruit, with fresh mint, gentle spice and subtle smoky barrel notes. Fine tannins give it a smooth, elegant texture.
It is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a smooth yet structured style. It has plenty of character without feeling heavy.
Yes. It is enjoyable now, but has the structure to develop added depth and complexity over 6 to 8 years when stored well.
It pairs beautifully with grilled duck breast, lamb rack, roasted vegetables, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses, smoked charcuterie and hearty casseroles.
A bright, polished red for relaxed dinners and a welcome change from Malbec
Rutini Collection Cabernet Franc x 750ml is a polished red that feels generous without becoming heavy. Bright raspberry, strawberry and blackberry flavours lead the way, while fresh mint and gentle spice bring a refreshing lift. It has a smooth feel, a gentle grip and a long, satisfying finish that invites another sip.
Open it when dinner calls for something a little more considered than an everyday bottle. Grilled duck breast, lamb rack, roasted vegetables and mushroom dishes all suit its lively fruit and savoury edge; aged cheese, smoked charcuterie and a hearty casserole work beautifully too. A discreet smoky note adds warmth and depth without overshadowing the fruit.
Made by Rutini Wines in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, this is an approachable Argentine red for anyone keen to explore beyond Malbec while keeping the easy pleasure of generous fruit, freshness and a smooth finish.
Why you’ll love it
- Bright, inviting fruit: raspberry, strawberry and blackberry give each glass a juicy, immediately appealing character.
- Freshness as well as flavour: mint and gentle spice bring lift, keeping the wine lively rather than weighty.
- Smooth, with just enough grip: it feels elegant and composed on the palate, then finishes long and satisfying.
- Made for the dinner table: its lively fruit and savoury edge work especially well with duck, lamb, roasted vegetables, mushrooms or a comforting casserole.
- A rewarding change from Malbec: it offers a fresh, polished expression of Argentine red wine without sacrificing easy-drinking pleasure.
The story behind the wine
Rutini’s story begins in Mendoza in 1885, when Felipe Rutini founded Bodega La Rural in Coquimbito, Maipú. That history matters here because the Rutini name is tied to an early, long-running commitment to Argentine wine rather than a label created for a single range.
The producer’s official history records a pioneering move around 1924, when it began planting vineyards in the Uco Valley. The valley has since become one of Mendoza’s principal wine-growing areas, and it is the stated origin of this Cabernet Franc. For the drinker, it gives the bottle a clear sense of place: an Argentine red rooted in the Uco Valley rather than a generic Cabernet Franc.
Rutini Wines began building its Tupungato winery in 2008, and the producer says the Colección Rutini line is made there. In this wine, that heritage comes through in a generous, easy-to-enjoy style: vivid fruit, fresh minty lift, gentle spice and a discreet smoky note, carried by a smooth feel and gentle grip.
Wine details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Producer | Rutini Wines |
| Collection | Rutini Collection |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Uco Valley, Mendoza |
| Grape | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Style | Medium-bodied, dry red wine |
| Aromas and flavours | Raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, fresh mint, gentle spice and subtle smoky barrel notes |
| Palate | Fine tannins, a smooth texture and a long, satisfying finish |
| Barrel influence | Subtle smoky nuance from barrel ageing |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
Cut To The Steak
Your bottle is carefully packed in protective inflatable Air Shock packaging inside an outer box, helping to cushion it in transit so it arrives safely.
Rutini Collection Cabernet Franc comes from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina.
This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes.
It has bright raspberry, strawberry and blackberry fruit, with fresh mint, gentle spice and subtle smoky barrel notes. Fine tannins give it a smooth, elegant texture.
It is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a smooth yet structured style. It has plenty of character without feeling heavy.
Yes. It is enjoyable now, but has the structure to develop added depth and complexity over 6 to 8 years when stored well.
It pairs beautifully with grilled duck breast, lamb rack, roasted vegetables, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses, smoked charcuterie and hearty casseroles.
Rutini Collection Cabernet Franc x 750ml
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