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cabernet franc

cabernet franc noun: a variety of grape that is a parent variety to Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its medium to full body and aromatic qualities.

Noun

cabernet franc (plural cabernet francs)

  1. A variety of grape that is a parent variety to Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its medium to full body and aromatic qualities
    • For this cabernet franc, Bauzá uses grapes from the Pumanque zone on the western side of the Colchagua Valley, a place influenced by cool Pacific breezes and located on the first hills of the Coastal Range.2023, Patricio Tapia, Descorchados 2023 Guide to the wines of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, page 577

Forms of cabernet franc

pluralcabernet francs

Questions about cabernet franc

What does cabernet franc mean?
Cabernet franc means a variety of grape that is a parent variety to Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its medium to full body and aromatic qualities.
What part of speech is cabernet franc?
Cabernet franc is a noun.
What is the plural of cabernet franc?
The plural of cabernet franc is cabernet francs.

Words near cabernet franc in the dictionary

  1. Cabellos
  2. Cabells
  3. caber
  4. cabergoline
  5. cabernet
  6. cabernet franc
  7. cabernet sauvignon
  8. Cabernet Sauvignons
  9. cabernets
  10. cabers
  11. Cabes

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