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!["Unlitro di Ampeleia" Costa Toscana IGT 2019 (BIO)]()
“Unlitro di Ampeleia” Costa Toscana IGT 2019 (BIO)
Unlitro di Ampeleia (1 Liters) expresses the vitality of the youngest vineyards of the winery in a remarkable way. Fresh, dynamic and with an enormous drinking flow. A relaxed wine, but by no means banal and Demeter-certified. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: Alicante, Carignano and other varieties
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: Cement basin
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,50 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,70 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,99 g/l
- Sulfite: 27 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,50
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Kepos” Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)
Kepos is the expression of Ampeleia - the symbiosis of three Mediterranean grape varieties. A medium-weight, fruity wine, which continues the unique style of Ampeleia with its refinement and linearity. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2017 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 70% Alicante, 15% Carignano, 15% Mourvèdre
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 11 months Cement basin
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 27,25 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,15 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 62 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,49
- Closure: natural corks
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Kepos" Costa Toscana IGT 2017 (BIO)]()
“Kepos” Costa Toscana IGT 2017 (BIO)
Kepos is the expression of Ampeleia - the symbiosis of three Mediterranean grape varieties. A medium-weight, fruity wine, which continues the unique style of Ampeleia with its refinement and linearity. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas and flavors of violet, blackberry, cherry and sweet spices mark this fluid, firmly structured red. Taut and balanced, with fine length and ripe, macerated cherry and iron notes lingering on the finish." Wine Spectator
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Alicante, 15% Carignano, 15% Mourvèdre
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 11 months Cement basin
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 55 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,58
- Closure: natural corks
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Bianco di Ampeleia Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)]()
Bianco di Ampeleia Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)
This Trebbiano, fermented in a cement tank, is a true orange wine: copper yellow with amber reflections. Oxidative style with the scent of pome fruit, nuts and gingerbread. On the palate a wonderful freshness after yellow apple and pear, underlaid with a delicate acid wire. No off-the-peg wine, but all the more an experience that stays with you! SUPERIORE.DE
"A layered, delicious skin-contact white with aromas and flavors of sliced, cooked apples and pineapples. Full body. Phenolic, flavorful finish. A little cloudy. Mostly trebbiano with malvasia and ansonica." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Trebbiano, 5% Malvasia, 5% Ansonica
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months Cement basin
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 11,00 % vol
- Sulfite: 32 mg/l
- Closure: natural corks
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Bianco di Ampeleia Costa Toscana IGT 2019 (BIO)]()
Bianco di Ampeleia Costa Toscana IGT 2019 (BIO)
This Trebbiano, macerated in a cement tank, is a true orange wine: copper yellow with amber reflections. Oxidative style with the scent of pome fruit, nuts and gingerbread. On the palate it has a wonderful freshness of yellow apple and pear, underlined by a delicate acid wire. No wine off the rack, but all the more an experience that sticks! SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 90% Trebbiano, 5% Malvasia, 5% Ansonica
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months Cement basin
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 11,00 % vol
- Sulfite: 32 mg/l
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Carignano Costa Toscana IGT 2016 (BIO)]()
Carignano Costa Toscana IGT 2016 (BIO)
Deep, multi-layered and alive. In the nose a fascinating blend of sweet berries and dark cherries. The clear and fresh taste flows with fine fruit and good length. SUPERIORE.DE
"Ampeleia's 2016 Carignano is bold, flavorful and quite juicy, with tons of varietal charactater and nuance. Expressive floral and savory notes give the red berry fruit quite a bit of aromatic lift. In 2016, the Carignano is both unique and compelling." Antonio Galloni
"A beam of pure cherry and raspberry is backed by lively acidity and dusty tannins here. Though this tightens up for now, the finish is saturated with fruit." Wine Spectator
"Carignan works in Tuscany. Plenty of dried apricot and dark berry character here with a green tea undertone. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. Made from biodynamic grapes." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Carignano
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 8 months Cement basin
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,20 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,05 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,45 g/l
- Sulfite: 42 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,55
- Closure: natural corks
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Alicante Costa Toscana IGT 2016 (BIO)]()
Alicante Costa Toscana IGT 2016 (BIO)
Brilliant ruby, attractive 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
"I have a soft spot for Alicante. This is fine and polished with bright acidity and a clean and beautiful finish. It's all about drinkability here. Made from biodynamic grapes." James Suckling
"Focused, with raspberry and cherry fruit verging on jammy, yet this stays fresh. Picks up earth and licorice accents as this plays out on the long finish." Wine Spectator
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The 2016 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Alicante
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months Cement basin
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 25,35 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,90 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,05 g/l
- Sulfite: 42 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,55
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Alicante Costa Toscana IGT 2015 (BIO)]()
Alicante Costa Toscana IGT 2015 (BIO)
Brilliant ruby, attractive bouquet of blackberry and spices. On the palate a clear structure, much fruit, present tannins and a well defined acidity. A pure and beautiful wine. SUPERIORE.DE
"A spicy and bright red with dried fruit and lemon peel character. Turns peppery. Medium to light body. Cool wine from an overlooked grape." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Alicante
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months Cement basin
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 25,40 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,70 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,93 g/l
- Sulfite: 39 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,64
- Closure: natural corks
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Cabernet Franc Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)]()
Cabernet Franc Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)
Juicy, expressive red with a lot of varietal typicity. Fine floral notes, crisp red stone fruits on the palate, the gripping tannin gives a lot of backbone, in the final sweet spice and fruit aromas. Delicious and of fabulous purity. SUPERIORE.DE
"We always love this idiosyncratic cabernet franc; this year, the essence-like, primary-fruited nose comes complete with sea-urchin, iodine and oyster-shell character to add to overtones of lavender, violets and citrus. Medium-bodied, soft and fruity on the palate, yet with great depth of herbal and mineral flavors. Very tangy and acidity-driven. Wonderful to drink now." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months cement basin
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 33,30 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,05 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,30 g/l
- Sulfite: 42 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,55
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2025+
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Alicante Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)]()
Alicante Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)
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
"A vivid, fun red with lots of ripe strawberry and floral aromas and flavors, as well as cracked black pepper. Light body and tannins and a crisp finish. From biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Alicante
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months cement basin
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 25,80 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,85 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 46 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,50
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2025
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Carignano Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)]()
Carignano Costa Toscana IGT 2018 (BIO)
In the nose a fascinating mixture of sweet berries and dark cherries. The clear and fresh taste flows with fine fruit and good length. Deep, complex and lively. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2017 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Carignano
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 8 months cement basin
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 25,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,15 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 48 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,78
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2025
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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“Ampeleia” Costa Toscana IGT 2016 (BIO)
Ampeleia is the top wine of the estate and has been vinified exclusively from Cabernet Franc since 2015. A wine of personality and character, which, through its elegance and fruitiness, is a fascinating interpretation of the new and different Maremma. SUPERIORE.DE
"Brilliant ruby red with slightly brightening rim. Inviting nose with notes of goji berries, forest blueberries and raspberries, slightly resinous notes. Juicy and round on the palate, tannin with a good grip, firm pressure in the final." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 16 months 40/60 new/used wooden barrel
- Development: wooden barrel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,05 g/l
- Sulfite: 42 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,45
- Closure: natural corks
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2027+
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-014
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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About the winemakers
AmpeleiaTuscany | Maremma
Elisabetta Foradori is considered by many to be the uncrowned Italian wine queen. The highly respected winemaker from Trentino and her South Tyrolean friends, the entrepreneurs Thomas Widmann and Giovanni Podini, dreamed of a wine like velvet and silk, a noble drop of radiant elegance and finesse. Therefore they started a project and called it Ampeleia (Greek ampelos = the vine). In 2002, the three founders acquired the winery that was right for their ideas in the picturesque mountain village of Roccatederighi in the hinterland of the Maremma. The previous Swiss owners had managed the company with great passion since the 1960s, when French grape varieties Cabernet Franc and Merlot entered the region. Under the name Fattoria di Meleta the estate had already had a good reputation in the eighties - at that time the Maremma was not yet very well known as a wine-growing region.
Gradually, the new owners around star winemaker Elisabetta Foradori bought more land. In the relatively distant vineyards of Ampeleia di Sotto, Ampeleia di Mezzo and Ampeleia di Sopra, which reach different heights between 200 and 600 metres, seven grape varieties are cultivated today according to their suitability: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Grenache, Carignano, Mourvèdre and Alicante Bouschet. Due to the different territorial peculiarities of the plots, the grape varieties must be cultivated with particular care and flexibility. The Ampeleia di Sopra cultivation zone, which is predominantly planted with Cabernet Franc, has been biodynamically operated since 2009. In the foreseeable future, the other sites are also to be completely converted to the most ecologically sustainable farming method.
The two landowners Foradori and Podini – Thomas Widmann left the joint venture in 2009 due to a commitment in politics - stand for wines in a clearly defined style. The fruity drops are more elegant than opulent and are pleasant to drink. At the top of the range of five products is an extremely high-quality blend of Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and four other grape varieties, which bears the name of the young wine house.
A visit to the winery is also recommended for nature lovers. As the mountain village of Roccatederighi lies on a rock massif, the view from the top is magnificent, from high mountains with chestnut forests to cereal fields and olive groves in the plain. SUPERIORE.DE
"The collaborative project is fueled by an uncompromising quest for quality, aiming for a personal, innovative style, but also trying to incorporate the terroir as much as possible."Gambero Rosso
Facts
- Year of foundation: 2002
- Owners: Elisabetta Foradori and Giovanni Podini
- Agronomist/cellar master: Marco Tait
- Annual production: approx. 160,000 bottles per year
- A total of 100 ha of land, including 33 ha of vineyards
- Biodynamically recognised cultivation (Demeter)