Ampeleia Rosso Ampeleia 2021

Ampeleia Rosso Ampeleia 2021 is the flagship red of the estate, the wine that carries its name and spirit in the purest form. Crafted from Cabernet Franc in the hills of Roccatederighi in southern Tuscany, it captures a striking balance between elegance, depth and a distinct sense of place. This is Ampeleia’s pride and benchmark bottling, the wine through which the estate first defined its identity and continues to refine its vision of Mediterranean Cabernet Franc.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Ampeleia Rosso Ampeleia 2021 shows a luminous, medium-deep ruby with subtle violet highlights at the rim. The nose is immediately expressive yet refined, with lifted aromas of wild red berries, sour cherry, pomegranate and blood orange peel, layered with notes of fresh herbs, wildflowers, graphite, cedar and a distinct ferrous, stony edge that recalls the hills of Roccatederighi. On the palate, the wine is graceful and energetic rather than heavy, with a silky, finely woven texture and vibrant acidity that carries the flavors long across the palate. Pure red and blackcurrant fruit mingle with hints of raspberry, tobacco leaf, green peppercorn, dried thyme and a touch of cocoa and earth. The tannins are finely grained and polished, giving structure without harshness, and the finish is long, savoury and mineral-driven, with that characteristic Cabernet Franc freshness. While beautifully drinkable now with a short aeration, it has the balance and structure to evolve gracefully for 8–12 years from the vintage, gaining complexity, spice and tertiary notes over time.

Production
Ampeleia Rosso Ampeleia is sourced from high-altitude vineyards around Roccatederighi in the coastal Maremma area of Tuscany, where stony, mineral-rich soils and cooling breezes from the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea help Cabernet Franc ripen slowly and evenly. The terroir is marked by a mix of limestone, clay and rocky, iron-tinged soils that naturally limit yields and intensify flavor. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, with careful selection in the vineyard and at the winery to respect the sensitivity of Cabernet Franc. Fermentation typically takes place with indigenous yeasts in large tanks or neutral vessels, allowing a gentle, slow extraction to preserve aromatic purity and the variety’s characteristic finesse. Aging is carried out in large oak casks and/or neutral barrels, emphasizing texture and refinement over overt oak influence, so that the final wine clearly expresses the synergy between Cabernet Franc and the Roccatederighi landscape.

Food & Serving
This refined Tuscan Cabernet Franc is a versatile partner at the table, shining alongside dishes that match its elegance rather than overpower it. Think roasted lamb with herbs, grilled pork loin, duck breast, Tuscan-style sausages, porcini risotto, eggplant parmigiana, or aged pecorino and other semi-hard cheeses. It also works beautifully with tomato-based pasta, lentil stews and dishes with Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, sage and thyme. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatics and freshness. A short decant of 30–45 minutes helps the wine open up and soften the tannins, especially in its first years of life; older bottles can be gently decanted mainly to remove any sediment.

Producer
Ampeleia is an ambitious, quality-focused estate in the hills of Roccatederighi in southern Tuscany, founded with the idea of exploring the Mediterranean side of classic grape varieties through a strong sense of place. From the beginning, the winery has worked organically and with a deep respect for the landscape, elevating the Maremma’s reputation for fine, terroir-driven wines. Rosso Ampeleia is the historic and emblematic wine of the estate—the project through which the team learned their land, refined their methods and showcased the exceptional affinity between Cabernet Franc and these high-altitude, coastal-influenced vineyards. Over the years, Ampeleia has become a reference point for elegant, characterful Tuscan reds, recognized by sommeliers and wine lovers for its thoughtful farming, minimal-intervention cellar work and consistently distinctive, identity-driven wines.

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