2016 Favia ‘Carbone’ Meritage

Only the second vintage for this cuvée, the 2016 Carbone is made with the intent to be more approachable and ready to go. A blend of 61% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot, this incredibly charming, medium to full-bodied effort has impressive notes of blueberries, earth, and tobacco leaf. It’s ideal for readers looking to understand the style of this estate.
WA91+ This is the second vintage of Carbone, the “second” wine of Favia, named after the first Italian immigrants to inhabit this property that Favia has restored. The 2016 Carbone Red Wine is a blend of 61% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot. Very deep purple-black in color, it gives up pretty, compelling black raspberry, blueberry and kirsch scents with layers of red and black currants and an earthy undercurrent. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a generous core of bold, expressive black and red fruit layers, framed by approachable, grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long with some spiciness coming through.
Estate Notes: With a nod to the past, and with an eye toward continuing our story, we are incredibly happy to release the second vintage of “Carbone,” a wine that celebrates the history and promise of this property. The 2016 vintage is a blend of 61% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Petit Verdot. The wine is a dark, inky black-purple color, with great purity of fruit and an amazing depth of character. On the nose are aromatics of fresh berries, clove, baking spices, as well as dried flowers and a hint of toasted oak. The wine has a mouth-filling structure and ample acidity and will certainly age for two decades or more.