Duemani
Altrovino Merlot e Cabernet Franc 2023
| Denomination | IGT Costa Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot |
| Aging | 8-10 months in large barrels and tonneaux |
- Wine characteristics: Organic red 2023, 14.5% vol, 0.75 l, Costa Toscana IGT
- Grape composition: 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, produced by Duemani
- Vinification process: Spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts
- Tasting profile: Red fruits and spices, mineral notes and hints of Mediterranean scrub
- Pairing suggestions: Rich first courses, pork and game, strongly flavoured cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Duemani Altrovino is an organic red wine produced by the Duemani winery, an authentic expression of the Tuscan Coast. This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc reveals an intense aromatic profile of small red fruits, Mediterranean scrub and spices, with mineral undertones. On the palate, it is enveloping, guided by silky tannins towards a fresh, savoury and pleasantly bitter finish. Its natural softness enhances the tasting of rich first courses, pork, game and flavourful cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vines grow on sunny hillside slopes near the Tyrrhenian Sea. Here, the plants benefit from constant sea breezes, which promote optimal ripening and give the sip a clear savouriness. The roots sink into compact clay soil and the vineyards are managed according to strict biodynamic principles with Guyot training. The coastal influence and careful agricultural management ensure healthy fruit and a harmonious tannic texture that fully reflects the character of the area.
How it is produced
The process begins with a spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts and a temperature-controlled maceration in cement vats. To preserve the aromatic and material integrity, the wine undergoes neither fining nor filtration. The ageing, which lasts from eight to ten months in large barrels and tonneaux, rounds out the structure, giving elegance and excellent ageing potential. To appreciate every nuance, it is recommended to serve between fourteen and sixteen degrees after one hour of decanting.
History and Curiosities
Born on the Tuscan estate Duemani, founded by Elena Celli and oenologist Luca D’Attoma, this prestigious IGT is the expression of the purest biodynamic viticulture. The vines, caressed by breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea on clay soils, yield grapes vinified with indigenous yeasts and spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats, without clarification or filtration. Thanks to careful ageing in large barrels and tonneaux, an internationally award-winning excellence is created, capable of evolving in the cellar for over a decade.
Awards
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2023
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Luca D'Attoma
- Bottles produced: 60.000
- Hectares: 12
Our hillside estate is kissed by sea breezes and surrounded by wild forests, overlooking the shimmering Tyrrhenian Sea. Here, on these sun-drenched slopes, we grow our vines following the principles of biodynamic agriculture — respecting the rhythms of nature to express the true soul of the land in every bottle. Read more
| Name | Duemani Altrovino Merlot e Cabernet Franc 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Costa Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Duemani |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the Tuscan estate Duemani, founded by Elena Celli and oenologist Luca D’Attoma, this prestigious IGT is the expression of the purest biodynamic viticulture. The vines, caressed by breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea on clay soils, yield grapes vinified with indigenous yeasts and spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats, without clarification or filtration. Thanks to careful ageing in large barrels and tonneaux, an internationally award-winning excellence is created, capable of evolving in the cellar for over a decade. |
| Origin | Tuscany |
| Climate | null |
| Soil composition | Clay soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation and maceration in concrete vats, without clarification or filtration |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature in cement vats. No fining, no filtration. |
| Aging | 8 0 months in large barrels and tonneaux |
| Year production | 60000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |