95 points James Suckling: "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. Drink in 2020. (8/28/17)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck : "Even better, the 2015 Altrovino is also 100% Cabernet Franc yet has a touch more density and richness. Blackcurrants, lead pencil, smoked earth, and licorice notes all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, concentrated 2015 that has sweet tannins, a great mid-palate, and notable elegance and purity. It’s another winner to drink over the coming decade or so."
91 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "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. Drink: 2018-2028. (Apr 2017)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck : "Even better, the 2015 Altrovino is also 100% Cabernet Franc yet has a touch more density and richness. Blackcurrants, lead pencil, smoked earth, and licorice notes all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, concentrated 2015 that has sweet tannins, a great mid-palate, and notable elegance and purity. It’s another winner to drink over the coming decade or so."
91 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "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. Drink: 2018-2028. (Apr 2017)"
| Product SKU | 338936 |
| Producer | Duemani |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Designation | Super Tuscan |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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