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The November 2026 Auction: Part 1
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Lot 2851
Estimate: $140
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Wine is made in all 20 of Italy’s regions, from Alpine valleys to Mediterranean islands. Much of that variety comes from grapes with deep local roots. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo gives Barolo and Barbaresco their perfume and firm tannins. In Tuscany, Sangiovese brings red cherry and bright acidity to Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino. Veneto spans a different range, from fresh, Garganega-based Soave to Amarone della Valpolicella, made from grapes dried before fermentation. Italy’s whites and sparkling wines are just as varied. The Marche is known for Verdicchio, while Sicily’s Mount Etna produces whites based on Carricante and reds led by Nerello Mascalese. In southern Italy, Campania is home to both Fiano di Avellino and the structured Aglianico reds of Taurasi. For bubbles, look to the orchard fruit of Glera-based Prosecco or the fine mousse and bready notes of Franciacorta, which gets its sparkle from a second fermentation in the bottle. An Italian label often leads with a place name. DOC and DOCG identify protected denominations with rules for where and how the wine is made. IGT also identifies a geographic origin and can give producers more latitude in their choice of grapes and blends.
The heartland of Sangiovese, producing Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and the Cabernet-influenced 'Super Tuscans' of the coast. Its wines balance bright acidity, savory structure and cellar-worthiness.
Cabernet Franc is an aromatic red grape prized for its perfume, freshness and savory character. Raspberry and violet are familiar notes, often joined by red fruit, herbs and a leafy edge. Its wines can be supple and fragrant or more firmly structured, with the balance of fruit, tannin and herbal complexity shaped by ripeness, vineyard site and winemaking. In France's Loire Valley, Cabernet Franc often takes center stage in wines from Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil and Saumur-Champigny. These expressions highlight the grape's ability to reflect differences between vineyards while retaining a distinctive sense of freshness. In Bordeaux, particularly Saint-Émilion, it is an important partner to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, contributing aromatic lift, finesse and structure. Cabernet Franc generally ripens before Cabernet Sauvignon and produces wines ranging from lively, fruit-focused bottlings to concentrated examples capable of developing additional complexity with age. Its appeal lies in the interplay of fruit, floral perfume and savory detail, whether bottled on its own or used to bring nuance to a blend.