Cabernet Franc di Ampeleia

Ampeleia

It is commonly thought that clay soil produces more structured wines, but this is not the case in Roccatederighi where Ampeleia's “dell’Asina” vineyard (the “Donkey vineyard”) unique soil rich in clay, schist, and palombino limestone rocks creates a Cab Franc that is the expression of pure fruit, with a sincere and vibrant identity. This is a very different breed of 'Super-Tuscan', fresh in fruit with a hint of menthol harmonizing with tart cherry and red currant and bell pepper verve. The lingering minerality invites sip after sip. A terroir Cabernet Franc beautifully farmed, revealing the unique expression offered by Tuscany's upper Maremma.

Country:  Italy

Region:  Maremma, Tuscany

Appellation:  Costa Toscana IGT

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  450 - 600m

Soils:  Schist, palombini limestone, and clay.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Cabernet Franc

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast, co-fermented, 15 days. 15% whole cluster.

Ageing:  10 months in cement tanks

Vineyard & Vine Age:  La Rocca vineyard (Ampeleia di Sopra), guyot trained, south/south-east exposure, situated amongst a wild oak forest in a natural amphitheatre that concentrates the sea breeze. 30hl/ha harvest. Hand harvested.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  625

CSPC:  866465

About the Producer

Marco Tait


Maremma, Tuscany, Italy

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Cabernet Franc di Ampeleia
Ampeleia
It is commonly thought that clay soil produces more structured wines, but this is not the case in Roccatederighi where Ampeleia's “dell’Asina” vineyard (the “Donkey vineyard”) unique soil rich in clay, schist, and palombino limestone rocks creates a Cab Franc that is the expression of pure fruit, with a sincere and vibrant identity. This is a very different breed of 'Super-Tuscan', fresh in fruit with a hint of menthol harmonizing with tart cherry and red currant and bell pepper verve. The lingering minerality invites sip after sip. A terroir Cabernet Franc beautifully farmed, revealing the unique expression offered by Tuscany's upper Maremma.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Maremma, Tuscany

Appellation:  Costa Toscana IGT

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  450 - 600m

Soils:  Schist, palombini limestone, and clay.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Cabernet Franc

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast, co-fermented, 15 days. 15% whole cluster.

Ageing:  10 months in cement tanks

Vineyard & Vine Age:  La Rocca vineyard (Ampeleia di Sopra), guyot trained, south/south-east exposure, situated amongst a wild oak forest in a natural amphitheatre that concentrates the sea breeze. 30hl/ha harvest. Hand harvested.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  625

CSPC:  866465

Andrew Stewart | Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-604-0408 | E: andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba | Edmonton + Alberta North

 T: 780-203-5284 | E: joe@vinoalvino.ca

Cabernet Franc di Ampeleia
Ampeleia
It is commonly thought that clay soil produces more structured wines, but this is not the case in Roccatederighi where Ampeleia's “dell’Asina” vineyard (the “Donkey vineyard”) unique soil rich in clay, schist, and palombino limestone rocks creates a Cab Franc that is the expression of pure fruit, with a sincere and vibrant identity. This is a very different breed of 'Super-Tuscan', fresh in fruit with a hint of menthol harmonizing with tart cherry and red currant and bell pepper verve. The lingering minerality invites sip after sip. A terroir Cabernet Franc beautifully farmed, revealing the unique expression offered by Tuscany's upper Maremma.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Maremma, Tuscany

Appellation:  Costa Toscana IGT

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  450 - 600m

Soils:  Schist, palombini limestone, and clay.

Varietal/Blend:  100% Cabernet Franc

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast, co-fermented, 15 days. 15% whole cluster.

Ageing:  10 months in cement tanks

Vineyard & Vine Age:  La Rocca vineyard (Ampeleia di Sopra), guyot trained, south/south-east exposure, situated amongst a wild oak forest in a natural amphitheatre that concentrates the sea breeze. 30hl/ha harvest. Hand harvested.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  625

CSPC:  866465

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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780-203-5284

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