Ampeleia | Tuscany | Ampeleia IGT | 2019 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Ampeleia Ampeleia IGT 2019 (bio)Ampeleia is the top wine and namesake of the winery in the Maremma. Cabernet Franc is the distinctive grape variety, which, according to Ampeleia, delivers unique qualities in southern Tuscany: Roccatederighi and Cabernet Franc form a rare synergy, from which the winery was born in 2002. The cuvée, once made up of six grape varieties, is now limited solely to Cabernet Franc. The vineyards for Ampeleia are spread around the winery, planted on clay-limestone soils and located at various altitudes. After being hand-harvested, the grapes, with 15% whole bunches, ferment spontaneously before the wines age for a further 12 months in wooden vats.

Colour

Dark purple with a black core and violet reflections.

Nose

The 2019 Ampeleia from Società Agricola Ampeleia presents itself generously on the nose with an expansive, hedonistic character. The fundamental black heart cherry and the dark mulberry form the fruity foundation, framed by fine wood spice, sandalwood, and vetiver. Aromas of dark spices such as black pepper, allspice and thyme, black cardamom, and wild service tree build a bridge back to the fruit. Despite its open-hearted nature, the Ampeleia, in its youth, invariably and unmistakably demands a carafe.

Palate

The youthful tannins are fleshy and firm, so that you feel like you can chew it. Invigoratingly tart, they aromatically tip into sweetness and form a bridge to the dark fruit, which also appears youthful and thus comparatively disciplined. The fruitiness of the nose is also reflected on the palate, framed by stimulating tannins. This gives it its rapid drinking appeal, a quality that distinguishes good wines regardless of their prestige: flow! An ethereally cool, long finish.

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