Ampeleia

Unlitro di Ampeleia (1 Liters) remarkably expresses the vitality of the estate's youngest vineyards. Notes of fresh berry and citrus fruits. Velvety smooth on the palate, fresh, dynamic and of enormous drinking flow. A bright, lively wine, Demeter-certified to boot. SUPERIORE.DE

Kepos 2020 will be the last vintage of this wine, after which its grapes will go to varietal wines and a new project, hence the label's meaningful addition of "Last Call".

This unique symbiosis of three Mediterranean grape varieties is the pure expression of Ampeleia: a well-structured, fruity wine that, as a classic second wine, already comes very close to its "big brother" Ampeleia with its refinement and linearity. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Kepos is a unique blend of Alicante Nero, Mourvèdre and Carignano. It offers plenty of dark fruit character intermingled with lavender, rose petal and dried herbs. I find Kepos a bit less distinctive than the other wines in the range, most of which are single-variety wines, but it is nevertheless an engaging and very pretty wine." Vinous

"Fragrant nose of violets, orange peel, raspberries, green peppercorns, clay and thyme. Medium-bodied with precise, tight tannins and lively acidity. Lean and fresh, but surprisingly firm and structured." James Suckling

Bright ruby, appealing bouquet of blackberry and spices. On the palate a clear structure, lots of fruit, present tannins and a well-defined acidity. A pure and beautiful wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Alicante Nero is a gorgeous, precise wine. Bright red-toned fruit, mint, orange peel, spice and sweet pipe tobacco are very nicely delineated. This deceptively light-bodied red packs plenty of punch." Vinous

"This is a beautiful wine that is wonderfully perfumed and floral. The Ampeleia 2021 Alicante Nero (also known as Grenache) shows wild roses, exotic spices, white pepper and dried lavender buds. The wine offers excitement and grace with a nice, powerful finish. This is a red wine to enthusiastically recommend, especially in this price range." Wine Advocate

"A juicy red with lots of white pepper, wild berries, frozen raspberries, herbs and stones on the nose that transitions into a medium body with fine-grained tannins. Fresh and lively with bright acidity. It is juicy with a mineral note on the precise finish." James Suckling

Juicy, expressive red with a lot of varietal typicity. Fine floral notes, crunchy red stone fruits on the palate, the gripping tannin gives a lot of backbone, sweet spice and fruit flavours in the final. Delicious and of fabulous purity. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Ampeleia 2021 Cabernet Franc shows those special wine aromas that come from fermentation and skin contact. They give this wine an honest and varietal personality. The fruit is in the foreground and there are no extra frills. Dark cherry is followed by potting soil and tobacco leaves." Wine Advocate

"The 2021 Cabernet Franc is a pretty, fruity red done in a style that emphasizes savoriness, thanks to the generous use of stems. This mid-weight, fragrant Franc is more Loire Valley than Maremma. Dark cherry, game, rose petals and dried herbs linger on the bright finish. Give it a good bit of air to open." Vinous

Ampeleia is the winery's top wine and, since the 2015 vintage, has been vinified exclusively from Cabernet Franc from different plots planted at a cool altitude of 500 to 600 metres above sea level. A wine of personality and character, its inner elegance and fruitiness make it a fascinating interpretation of the new and different Maremma. SUPERIORE.DE

"A juicy and nicely stemmy cabernet franc with plenty of wild berries, fresh herbs, Mezcal and white pepper funk. Generous and succulent on the palate with a medium body and fresh acidity and tannins. All delivered in a very drinkable, expressive mode." James Suckling

"The 2019 Ampeleia is deep, striking and very expressive. In 2019, the Ampeleia seems to offer a bit more volume and brooding intensity than in most years. Black cherry, mocha, dried herbs and espresso give it remarkable sepia-toned intensity. This powerful Franc is a winner. I suggest aerating the 2019 and all these wines a bit, as oxygen is very beneficial." Vinous

This Merlot is so strictly limited that it is not even on the official price list of the winery. The grapes for this exceptional Merlot, which is exclusively bottled in only a few magnum bottles, come from vines of the winery that are more than 30 years old. Originally vinified only for our own consumption, we managed to obtain some bottles for our customers.

On the nose, fresh notes of crisp red fruits, along with balsamic notes that recall the vegetation of this upper part of Maremma. The body is determinant, enveloping, rich and at the same time boundlessly elegant. This Merlot impresses with its precise response. The refreshing acidity gives it the tools for a long life. Happy the one who can call a bottle of it his own. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tasted from magnum, the 2017 Empatia is a pure expression of organic Merlot from a site that sits in the crater of an ancient volcano inside a UNESCO park recognized for its unique geology. Only 250 magnums were made. This is a punchy, and at times bitter, expression with a reductive bouquet that needs extra time to open. Once it does, the wine reveals dark fruit, cassis and wild berry, with cola, rosemary and wild mint at the back. This wine is elegant and fine, showing an unexpected side of the Merlot grape." Wine Advocate

This Merlot is so strictly limited that it is not even on the winery's official price list. The grapes for this exceptional Merlot, bottled exclusively in only a few magnum bottles, come from vines of the winery that are over 30 years old. Actually vinified only for our own consumption and good friends, we managed to obtain a few bottles for our customers.

On the nose, fresh notes of crisp red fruits, along with balsamic notes reminiscent of the vegetation of this upper part of the Maremma. The body is decisive, enveloping, rich and at the same time boundlessly elegant. This Merlot impresses with its precise response. The refreshing acidity gives it the tools for a long life. Happy the one who can call a bottle of it his own. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine is only released in magnum bottles and I tasted number 66 of only 246 bottles produced. The organic and biodynamic Ampeleia 2018 Merlot Empatia shows a beautiful richness of fruit and concentration, certainly with weight but without heaviness. The wine remains bright and buoyant thanks to black cherry, smoked tobacco and spice. There are also notes of liquorice, green olives and Mediterranean herbs. The vines are rooted in volcanic soils from an ancient crater." Wine Advocate

"Unique aromas of blackberries, lavender, sage, coriander and ink. Complex on the nose. Full-bodied with creamy tannins and beautiful fruit density. The length and polish of this wine are, as always, very impressive. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Only available in the magnum bottle. Drinkable now, but best from 2025." James Suckling

"The 2018 Empatia is 100% Merlot bottled only in magnum. A wine of presence and textural intensity, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Black cherry, cloves, leather, licorice and incense meld together in this deep, sumptuous wine. This is impressive." Vinous