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Franzese Wines

Franzese Wines
2023 White Blend, Ararat

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Other Armenian White

Date Tasted:
Country: Armenia
Alcohol: 12%
89 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$24

Franzese Wines
2023 White Blend, Ararat

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Other Armenian White

Date Tasted:
Country: Armenia
Alcohol: 12%
Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of green melon, white flowers, sourdough and honeysuckle, and quince paste and yellow apple with a round, vibrant, dry medium body and a tingling, compelling, medium-length finish displaying notes of apricot and quince, oxidized yellow apple, white and yellow flowers, and butternut squash and zucchini blossom. A food friendly white wine with nice yellow fruit and floral notes that will pair well with cheese or compliment a stuffed squash aperitif.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Rich & Full
Aroma Aroma: green melon, white flowers, sourdough and honeysuckle, and quince paste and yellow apple
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of apricot and quince, oxidized yellow apple, white and yellow flowers, and butternut squash and zucchini blossom
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: BBQ Chicken, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A food friendly white wine with nice yellow fruit and floral notes that will pair well with cheese or compliment a stuffed squash aperitif.

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Their Portfolio

Other Armenian White

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Serve in a White Wine Glass
Armenian white wines are made from a mixture of indigenous varieties such as Khatun Kharji and Rkatsiteli as well as international varieties such as Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. These are refreshing, distinctive whites with bright floral and fruit notes (green apples, apricots), often with a light herbal edge. Medium-bodied and dry, these offer good value and should be consumed within their first three to five years; pair with sautéed fish, simple chicken preparations of vegetable risotto.

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Franzese Wines 2023 White Blend, Ararat
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Franzese Wines 2023 White Blend, Ararat
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