Duemani Cabernet Franc 2021

Duemani Cabernet Franc 2021 is a striking expression of coastal Tuscany, crafted from meticulously selected grapes that capture both power and finesse. This is Cabernet Franc in a distinctly Mediterranean guise: deeply fruited, aromatically complex and framed by beautifully refined, ‘aristocratic’ tannins. Since its debut, Duemani’s pure Cabernet Franc has helped redefine what this variety can achieve in Italy, earning a reputation as one of the region’s most distinctive and collectable reds.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Duemani Cabernet Franc 2021 shows a dense, vibrant ruby core with violet highlights that hint at both concentration and freshness. The nose opens with pure, dark berry fruit – ripe mulberry, blackcurrant and wild blackberry – intertwined with notes of wild rosemary, thyme, Mediterranean scrub and a gentle hint of graphite and floral spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet poised, with a deep core of ripe black and blue fruits wrapped in fine, polished tannins. The herbal and spicy nuances echo the nose, adding complexity: think fresh rosemary, dried bay leaf, lavender and a subtle touch of cocoa and pencil shavings from élevage. The texture is silky but structured, with a vibrant, saline-inflected acidity that keeps everything in perfect balance. The finish is long, layered and persistent, leaving lingering notes of dark fruit and aromatic herbs. While already impressive in its youth, the 2021 has the structure and concentration to evolve gracefully for 10–15 years or more under good cellaring conditions.

Production
Duemani’s Cabernet Franc is sourced from high-density, biodynamically farmed vineyards perched on the hills around Riparbella on the Tuscan coast, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The soils here are rich in stones and clay with pockets of limestone, providing excellent drainage and naturally limiting yields, which helps to intensify flavor and structure. Grapes are harvested by hand in small crates, with rigorous selection in the vineyard and again at the sorting table to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy clusters make it into the final wine. Vinification typically involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small tanks or tronconic wooden vats, with careful temperature control and gentle extraction to preserve purity and finesse. The wine is then aged in high-quality French oak barrels (a proportion new), where it matures on fine lees to gain texture and complexity, before a light clarification and bottling with minimal intervention to retain its character and energy.

Food & Serving
Duemani Cabernet Franc 2021 is an ideal partner for flavorful, refined dishes such as grilled or roasted lamb, bistecca alla fiorentina, slow-braised beef cheeks, game birds, or rich mushroom and truffle dishes. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses and Tuscan-inspired fare featuring herbs, olive oil and roasted vegetables. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight both the wine’s aromatic complexity and its freshness. Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended in its youth to allow the bouquet to fully open and the tannins to soften; older bottles may need only a brief decant to remove any sediment.

Producer
Duemani was founded in the early 2000s by winemaker Luca D’Attoma and Elena Celli, who set out to craft world-class wines from international varieties on the Tuscan coast. From the outset, they embraced organic and then fully certified biodynamic farming, working with low yields and meticulous vineyard care to capture maximum expression of site. Located near Riparbella in coastal Tuscany, Duemani quickly gained critical acclaim for its pure, characterful interpretations of Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot, helping put this corner of the region on the map for serious collectors. Today, Duemani is regarded as one of Tuscany’s most exciting boutique estates, consistently receiving high scores from leading critics and playing a key role in defining a new, terroir-driven style of premium Tuscan wine.

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