2017 | Duemani | Altrovino Merlot Cabernet Franc

Intensity and richness that is really impressive with dense and layered character. Polished and intense tannins. Full body. Lovely chocolate, spice and walnut character. Extremely well done for the vintage. From biodynamically grown grapes.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2017 Merlot Cabernet Franc Altrovino is an equal blend of the two grapes, aged partially in wooden barrels, whereas only the Cabernet Franc goes into terracotta amphorae. The amphorae method is the overall direction the Duemani team is taking with this wine, following the very personalized style of proprietor Luca D'Attoma. There is a fullness and volume here that is pronounced clearly and directly. This is a very nice, velvety and soft red to reserve for an aged steak.

• Wine Spectator: Intensity and richness that is really impressive with dense and layered character. Polished and intense tannins. Full body. Lovely chocolate, spice and walnut character. Extremely well done for the vintage. From biodynamically grown grapes.)

Producer Information

Azienda Vitivinicola Duemani is an Italian wine producer located in Riparbella, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Pisa on the Tuscan coastline. The estate was founded in this coastal area to cultivate Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot grapes.Elena Celli and Luca D'Attoma established Duemani in 2000. Today, the estate extends over 10 hectares (25 acres) of land separated into four vineyards: two dedicated to Cabernet Franc, one to Merlot and one to Syrah. All four vineyards are planted on a single rocky, clay hillside at altitudes of approximately 820ft (250m) above sea level. The vineyards are all coastal-facing and cultivated according to biodynamic agricultural methods.Duemani makes a range of Costa Toscana IGT wines including several varietal red and rosé wines from Cabernet Franc and Syrah, as well as a Cabernet Franc – Merlot red blend. These wines are fermented and macerated in a range of different vessels, from temperature-controlled cement vats to oak barriques. After vinification, the wines are aged in new French oak or cement vats (depending on the wine). All of Duemani's wines are produced without fining or filtration.

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