Odessos Claret Cabernet Franc 2025
Thracian Valley, Bulgaria·Cabernet FrancAdd a gift messageFREE
Why we chose it“Odessos Claret Cabernet Franc — a Bulgarian Cab Franc with pencil shavings, raspberry and mineral depth. One of the most interesting reds from this Black Sea producer.”
Kelli - Wine Buyer
About this wine
Crafted from a single 15-year-old vineyard near Vetrino in Bulgaria's Varna region, Odessos Claret Cabernet Franc 2025 is a wonderfully fresh and contemporary expression of this characterful grape variety. Some 25 miles from the Black Sea coast, the alluvial and stony soils, coastal influences and 300m altitude create a wine full of purity, lift and elegance. Bright strawberry-red in the glass, the nose is alive with vibrant red berry fruit, layered with Cabernet Franc's unmistakable subtle herbal lift.
Hand-harvested in small boxes and crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the wine undergoes a three-day cold soak before spontaneous fermentation, followed by gentle ageing in small Bulgarian oak barrels and stainless steel. The result is a beautifully poised light to medium-bodied claret, full of fresh cherry and raspberry flavours, silky tannins, crisp acidity, and an energetic, fruit-driven finish. A discerning choice served lightly chilled alongside seafood, white meats, charcuterie, or soft cheeses.
About the producer
Where This Wine Comes From
Grown by Odessos Urban Winery in Thracian Valley, Bulgaria — Cabernet Franc, shaped by the soils and seasons it calls home. Bottled at the heart of Thracian Valley.
Cabernet Franc
Herbaceous, peppery, medium-bodied. Loire and Right Bank Bordeaux.
