Located in the northwest corridor of Friuli, Marco Sara has been making wine in the village of Savorgnano del Torre for over 20 years. Surrounded by dense forest and with cooler, wetter weather than other parts of northeastern Italy, Marco works in a unique microclimate that allows for fresh, crunchy reds. This Cabernet Franc is just that, red cherry, blackberry, fresh black and green pepper, purple flowers and beautiful acidity and fine tannin. A steal at $27.