Region and Vineyards
Costa Toscana IGT spans Tuscany's Tyrrhenian coast; Duemani's plots sit above Bolgheri in Riparbella at 220-300 m where constant sea breezes temper summer heat and extend hang-time. The site's clay-rich, stony soils with a strong limestone skeleton and marine influence translate into dense fruit with a distinctive mineral edge. High-density planting (≈8,400 vines/ha) and Guyot training drive low yields and concentration.
The estate farms organically and biodynamically (Demeter-certified), working by hand to preserve canopy health and phenolic ripeness without excess alcohol—a key to Cabernet Franc's purity on the coast. The elevated, amphitheatre-like exposures and persistent airflow protect against disease pressure and help retain natural acidity.
Winemaking
This cuvée is 100% Cabernet Franc from estate parcels in Riparbella. Grapes are hand-harvested with rigorous sorting, then fermented in wood/temperature-controlled vessels with gentle extraction to preserve perfume and finesse—techniques Duemani has long used for this flagship bottling.
Élevage lasts 20 months in 225-228 L French barriques, 90% new (some sources report 80-90%), followed by bottling without fining or filtration. The 2021 finishes at 15% vol.—powerful yet remarkably composed thanks to ripe tannins and maritime freshness.
Notes de Dégustation
- Color: Deep, saturated ruby with youthful purple hues; slow-forming, stained tears.
- Aroma: Blackberry, blackcurrant and mulberry layered with violet, cedar, laurel, graphite and hints of tobacco and Mediterranean scrub; a subtle chalk/gunflint edge adds lift.
- Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated yet linear: compact black fruit, dark spice and savory earth; silky but tightly woven tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, saline-tinged finish. Critical acclaim: JS 98, WA 95, Falstaff 96.
Did you know?
"Duemani" means "two hands"—a nod to founders Elena Celli and Luca D'Attoma, whose four-handed approach marries biodynamic viticulture with precision winemaking on Tuscany's coast.
Wine Pairing Ideas
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina - Char and marbling echo the wine's smoky cedar and generous tannin, while the meat's richness softens the structure.
- Pappardelle al Cinghiale - Wild boar's gamey sweetness and herbs mirror Cabernet Franc's dark fruit, laurel and savory notes.
- Herb-crusted lamb rack - Rosemary, thyme and garlic dovetail with the wine's Mediterranean scrub and spice accents.
- Aged Pecorino Toscano - Salt crystals and umami knit with the wine's mineral core and firm, polished tannins.
