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RedCosta ToscanaIGP

Altrovino

by Duemani · Tuscany, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2018Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2015 vintage
Appellation
Costa ToscanaIGP
Type
Red
Grapes
Cabernet Franc and Merlot; proportions not specified
Vineyard
Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Riparbella
Alcohol
11.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Dark
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
1.5 l · 3 l
Farming
Certified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
DuemaniTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Riparbella. The vines are 20 years old and trained using alberello and Guyot systems. The wine’s profile evokes the Mediterranean scrub and the mineral character of its soils.

Grapes

Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

Vinification

The two varieties ferment separately in temperature-controlled concrete vats.

Ageing

A portion of the Cabernet Franc rests in terracotta amphorae, emphasizing floral and fruit nuances.

Technical data

Costa Toscana IGP. Alcohol: 14%.

Tasting profile

Full-bodied and vibrant, with a deep, shifting aromatic profile dominated by Mediterranean-scrub notes. The palate is textural, with elegant balsamic echoes and freshness sustaining the wine’s balance.

Label / history

Altrovino brings together the richness of Merlot and the balsamic character of Cabernet Franc as an expression of the Tuscan Coast.