Cabernet Franc IGT Toscana

Ampeleia
Italy
Tuscany
2022

100% Cabernet Franc, this is part of Ampeleia's 'Monovarietali' project, highlighting single varieties and single vineyards whose special characteristics precluded them from blending in other wines. The grapes are sourced from a single parcel called "Vigna all'Asina," This vineyard sits at 500 meters above sea level. Fruit was harvested in the beginning of October at yields of 30 hl/ha. Vinification is part carbonic (20% whole cluster) and the rest destemmed. Macerations lasted around 2 weeks.  Aged 9 months in cement tanks. 

92 points
"A juicy, bright and pure cabernet franc with aromas of forest berries, sour cherries, wild herbs and crushed white pepper. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins. Velvety and subtle, with poise and a refined, pristine texture. Bright and seductive, with a lively, succulent finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification."
James Suckling,
JamesSuckling.com
August 2024
92 points
"The 2022 Cabernet Franc is quite the powerhouse. Black cherry, leather, plum, mocha, lavender and spice all race across the palate. Vineyards at 500 meters in elevation weren’t enough to fully temper the excessive heat of 2022. Although the Franc is not as varietally expressive this year as it can be, it is nevertheless compelling. Readers should expect a rare wine from the estate that packs a pretty serious punch. This extroverted, wild red is a beauty."
ANTONIO GALLONI ,
Vinous
December 2024

SKU/Code: 
DB6276-22
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Cabernet Franc
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic