Dom Bella Cabernet Franc 2015 75cl

Dom Bella Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is best known from the Loire Valley and Bordeaux, but at Quinta de Bella it has found a remarkable home in the Dao. The estate sits beside the Dao River near Viseu, at around 380 metres above sea level, and its vines grow on gentle slopes of sandy granite soil. The continental climate brings warm days and cool nights, giving concentrated fruit with fresh acidity. The vineyards are densely planted and completely dry-farmed.

After careful sorting, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with a 20-day maceration using delestage, a technique that gently extracts colour and softens tannins. The wine is then aged for up to 24 months in seasoned 225-litre French oak barrels, and rests for at least four more years in bottle before release. That long ageing means it arrives already showing depth and complexity.

Tasting Profile

• Appearance: Ruby.
• Nose: Expressive dark and red berries, including blackberry, cassis, cherry and raspberry, with violet, liquorice, crushed pepper and a hint of green pepper typical of Cabernet Franc.
• Palate: Full and elegant, with vibrant acidity and a firm, iron-like structure. Subtle, well-integrated toast from the oak adds depth.
• Finish: Long and layered, with mineral notes and a touch of pencil shavings.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this red wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Vibrant acidity and firm structure make it a natural partner for savoury dishes such as grilled lamb, roast pork or charred vegetables. Its dark‑berry fruit and mineral depth also complement earthy flavours like mushroom ragu or lentil dishes. A subtle sweet element like caramelised onions or roasted beetroot enhances the wine’s cassis and cherry notes, creating a balanced, expressive pairing.

• Cheese
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Why We Love This Red Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Emma, WSET 2

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc

Brand: Dom Bella

Wine Type: Red Wine

Wine Style: Full-Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Dry

Vintage: 2015

Size: 75cl

ABV: 13.5%

Dietary:

Vegan

Vegetarian

Dom Bella Cabernet Franc supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Dom Bella

Quinta da Bella is a wine estate in Portugal’s Dao region, surrounded by the mountains and forests of central Portugal. The property covers around 50 hectares at approximately 380 metres above sea level, benefiting from its position close to the Dao River.

The Dao is known for producing wines with elegance, freshness and ageing potential. Its inland position brings a continental climate, while the surrounding Serra da Estrela mountains help shape the character of the region. Quinta da Bella reflects this distinctive setting through wines that combine concentration with freshness and structure.

The estate focuses on wines that express individual grape varieties and vintages. Its range includes the Bella Elegance wines, which emphasise fruit and varietal character, alongside the more structured Dom Bella wines. Dom Bella wines are produced only in exceptional vintages and receive maturation in seasoned oak.

Quinta da Bella’s wines offer an individual expression of the Dao, combining the region’s traditional elegance with a more concentrated and structured style. The estate’s position, altitude and distinctive granite soils all contribute to its identity as a producer within this historic Portuguese wine region.

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