Duemani

Starönologe Luca D'Attoma hat mit Cifra einen herrlich agilen und eleganten Cabernet Franc vinifiziert. Helles Rubinviolett, tiefgründiger Duft mit Noten von Brombeeren und Lakritze. Satte Frucht am Gaumen mit straffem Tannin und mineralischem Finale. Ein Hochgenuss von der toskanischen Küste aus biodynamischem (Demeter-)Anbau. (superiore.de)

"Tasted from vat, the 2016 Cabernet Franc CiFRA is one of the best value wines you will find in this report. This is a brooding and thick expression of the hearty Cabernet Franc grape that is piled high with all kinds of Tuscan warmth and sunshine. The wine just oozes personality and power with inky dark fruit and thick extraction. CiFRA is made with organic and biodynamic fruit from the Tuscan Coast. Sweet plum and prune give momentum on the finish." Robert Parker

"This is a beautiful cabernet franc with roses, dark berry and dried mushroom. Full body, very fine with a lovely finish." James Suckling

Altrovino ist eine feine Mischung aus Merlot und Cabernet Franc. Opulenter Duft nach schwarzen Früchten, Leder und Tabak. Am Gaumen anmutig und sehr charmant, vielschichtig in den Aromen, samtig und lang. Schon heute ein harmonischer Genuss wird dieser Wein eine kontinuierliche Karriere einschlagen. (superiore.de)

"This is among the wines I most admire from winemaking duo Luca D'Attoma and Elena Celli. The 2015 Merlot Cabernet Franc Altrovino is an austere red blend made without barrique. Instead, this vintage marks the first edition in which Tuscan clay amphorae plays a role as do large cement vats. Only a small percentage of the wine (15%) is aged in terra-cotta, but the wine's personality has been noticeably changed. This unique approach allows for more fruit expression and you certainly get that loud and clear in this wine. There is a wild, untamed and brambly element to the bouquet with forest floor, dark berry fruit, grilled herb and scorched earth. The wine shows a sharp and edgy personality that will soften with another year of bottle aging." Robert Parker

"An extremely focused young wine with blackberry and hints of basil. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh and intense finish. Beautiful austerity on the finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certified. Firm and precise." James Suckling

Suisassi ist eine hervorragende Interpretation des edlen Syrah. Großzügiger, voller Duft, klar und mit einem exotischen Hauch von Kardamom und Zimtstange. Die Frucht ist dunkel und extraktreich, die Tannine auf einem guten Weg in die perfekte Integration. (superiore.de)

"The 2012 Syrah Suisassi brings together the density and richness of the Tuscan coast, but the inclusion of whole clusters adds freshness and also seems to bring forward considerable varietal character. Sweet dark cherries, violets, lavender, quinine and spices are some of the many notes that grace the open-knit finish. The Syrah is fermented and aged in cask, a technique Luca D'Attoma first used at Le Macchiole." Antonio Galloni

"So many syrah aromas and flavors here with dried meat, spice and dark berry character. Full body, round and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. So much character to this but then a fresh and subtle finish." James Suckling

"Tiefdunkles, sattes Rubin-Violett. Sehr intensive Nase, eröffnet mit Noten nach Eukalyptus und Marille, dann Holunderbeeren und etwas grüner Pfeffer. Am Gaumen mächtig und kompakt, hat viel süßen Fruchtschmelz, aus dem heraus entfaltet sich geschmeidiges Tannin, saftig und mit sehr langem Nachhall." Falstaff

Duemani Rosso, aus sortenreinem Cabernet Franc, im Duft das intensive Aroma von grünen Paprikaschoten und Waldbeeren, schön definierte, mineralische Nuancen, weit ausholender Geschmack, fester Körper, fein und komplex strukturiert, straffes Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall. Enormes Potenzial! (superiore.de)

"Sattes, undurchdringliches Rubin-Violett mit schwarzem Kern. Dichte und einprägsame Nase, satt nach Brombeeren und Holunderbeeren, im Hintergrund nach Sandelholz. Mächtig in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt viel dunkle, fleischige Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich dann mit dichtmaschigem Tannin mit süßem Kern, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, im Finale würzig und lange, steht erst am Beginn einer wunderbaren Entwicklung." Falstaff

"The lovely 2012 Duemani is a wine that will show its potential further down the road. This warm vintage expression is muscular and compact at this initial stage in its evolution. It needs more years of bottle aging to unwind and soften. You certainly get a whiff of that profound potential on the horizon. Impenetrable fruit, blackberry, prune and cherry liqueur is trailed by oak spice, barbecue smoke and campfire ash. The oak element is very strong and not fully integrated yet. This is a masterful creation from one of Italy's most talented winemakers." Robert Parker

"The clarity and beauty to this wine are breathtaking. The aromas of peaches, orange peel, blueberries and blackberries are truly amazing. Full body, phenomenal depth of fruit and silky tannins. There is polish and finesse, yet the strength is monumental." James Suckling

Syrah Suisassi ist reich und ausdrucksstark. Das Bouquet überzeugt mit Aromen von Salbei, Rosmarin, wilden Blumen, Lakritze, Veilchen und Pflaumen. Am Gaumen sehr voll und rund mit Erinnerungen an Beeren, Schokolade und Nüsse. Elegant und intellektuell. (superiore.de)

"Sattes, dunkles Rubin-Violett, undurchdringlich. Eröffnet in der Nase mit Noten nach Holunderbeeren, sehr klar, viel saftige und präzise herausgearbeitete Frucht. Am Gaumen vibrierend, nach Gewürzen und dunkler Frucht, saftig, spannt mit feinmaschigem Tannin einen weiten Bogen, sehr langer Nachhall, hohe Eleganz." Falstaff

"The 2013 Syrah Suisassi is faithful to the grape and shows abundant notes of blackberry, cured meat, exotic spice and grilled herb. Luca D’Attoma has been experimenting with increased stem inclusion. In the 2012 vintage, 30% of the mass saw stem inclusion, but that figure rises to 100% with the 2016 vintage. This Syrah is an extremely well integrated and smoothly textured. The oak still needs time to integrate, but past tasting experiences with Suisassi give excellent promise for its age-worthiness. Luca believes stem inclusion provokes a slightly reduced effect when the wine is young. For this reason, you should wait before popping the cork. The 2013 vintage in particular boasts an all-Rhône approach." Robert Parker

"This is setting a new benchmark for syrah with so much intensity yet it remains refined and velvety textured. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a long and flavorful finish. So much licorice, smoked meat and spice. Light berry. Green apple skin. What a wine." James Suckling

"Duemani's 2013 Syrah Suisassi is impressive. The inclusion of a third of whole clusters adds considerable aromatic lift and nuance to the dark fruit flavors. Lavender, mint, sage, licorice and plum are all pushed forward. Beams of underlying acidity shape the expressive, saline finish." Antonio Galloni

Der reinsortige Cabernet Franc Duemani ist ein hervorragender Wein. Das Bouquet von außergewöhnlicher Klarheit nach dunkler Pflaume, Kaffee und wilden Rosen. Reich und mit perfekt integrierter Holznote am Gaumen, besonders faszinierend ist seine strukturelle Eleganz. (superiore.de)

"Tiefdunkles, sattes Rubin mit schwarzem Kern. Ansprechende und dichte Nase, eröffnet mit Noten nach Sandelholz und Zimt, dann Zwetschken und Cassis, sehr dicht. Am Gaumen salzig, kompakte, präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit dichmaschigem Tannin, erdig und tiefgründig, im Nachhall nach Zigarrenschachtel, satter Druck." Falstaff

"This is Luca D’Attoma and Elena Celli’s flagship wine. The 2013 Cabernet Franc Duemani is a proud achievement and represents one of the finest wines made so far by this prolific and studious team of vintners. The quality of fruit is succulent, crunchy and rich, but it also offers a deep sense of elegance and grace. Luca refers to it as a “dynamic” wine and it takes a while to understand what he means. It does, of course, represent the biodynamic growing philosophy (as do all of Luca’s wines), but extreme purity and precision really are its defining characteristics. It is dynamic because the fruit is allowed to express itself without filters or evident outside embellishments." Robert Parker

"This is a phenomenal cabernet franc. The depth and intensity are so spectacular with fantastic richness and power. It is full-bodied but finishes with energy and greatness. Lively acidity. 20 months in new wood and almost 10 months in cement. Exceptional 2013. One of the wines of the vintage. Biodynamically grown grapes. Greatest wine ever from here and the best cabernet franc ever from Italy." James Suckling

Der reinsortige Cabernet Franc Duemani ist ein hervorragender Wein. Das Bouquet von außergewöhnlicher Klarheit nach dunkler Pflaume, Kaffee und wilden Rosen. Reich und mit perfekt integrierter Holznote am Gaumen, besonders faszinierend ist seine strukturelle Eleganz. (superiore.de)

"The beautiful 2015 Cabernet Franc Duemani shows the heat of the summer growing season in a bold and upfront manner. The wine is impenetrable and inky dark in appearance. It is not jammy per se, but that brilliant Tuscan sunshine seems to bubble up from inside the dark fiber of this thickly extracted expression. The bouquet flows forth with generous blackberry, spice and cured tobacco. Overall the integration is seamless and impressively balanced." Robert Parker

Syrah Suisassi ist reich und ausdrucksstark. Das Bouquet überzeugt mit Aromen von Salbei, Rosmarin, wilden Blumen, Lakritze, Veilchen und Pflaumen. Am Gaumen sehr voll und rund mit Erinnerungen an Beeren, Schokolade und Nüsse. Elegant und intellektuell. (superiore.de)

"The blackberries and cloves are intense on the nose with licorice and hints of eucalyptus, too. Full body, extremely fine tannins and citrus rind undertones. Tight and composed. I love the length." James Suckling