Duemani
Altrovino Toscana IGT Merlot Cabernet Franc
Tuscany, Italy
I adore this wine. Elite Bordeaux blend from a Italy for not much scratch. Nose is closed but some black plum, red plum, cassis but barely peeking through. But palate is a banger. Juicy, fresh and so linear with such fine tannin! Wow this is dynamite. So fresh and precise with flavors of plum and cassis and such refinement. What a finish. This is outrageous and been open for 10 minutes. Wow. I expect the nose to really go off soon. Now the nose after 4 hours is smokey, with sweet incense and pure black plum. Terrific high quality subtle sweet oak and tons of earthy notes. So complex and unique. Ethereal and subtle. Concentrated and refined but has a bit of Tuscan grittiness that just adds to the allure. Long with an earthy sweetness on the finish. Exceptional and classy and just so Tuscan. The finish lingers for so long and there is a creamy opulence that develops after 4 hours. The balance between the Cab Franc and Merlot is terrific. This is Tuscan St. Emilion.
I adore this wine. Elite Bordeaux blend from a Italy for not much scratch. Nose is closed but some black plum, red plum, cassis but barely peeking through. But palate is a banger. Juicy, fresh and so linear with such fine tannin! Wow this is dynamite. So fresh and precise with flavors of plum and cassis and such refinement. What a finish. This is outrageous and been open for 10 minutes. Wow. I expect the nose to really go off soon. Now the nose after 4 hours is smokey, with sweet incense and pure black plum. Terrific high quality subtle sweet oak and tons of earthy notes. So complex and unique. Ethereal and subtle. Concentrated and refined but has a bit of Tuscan grittiness that just adds to the allure. Long with an earthy sweetness on the finish. Exceptional and classy and just so Tuscan. The finish lingers for so long and there is a creamy opulence that develops after 4 hours. The balance between the Cab Franc and Merlot is terrific. This is Tuscan St. Emilion.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Clear Can Franc shining through over the Merlot. Good depth, but a bit angular, if I’m being picky.
Clear Can Franc shining through over the Merlot. Good depth, but a bit angular, if I’m being picky.
Jul 31st, 2022
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Excellent. The #cabernetfranc is barely noticeable. For me it is much more of a #merlot driven wine. Quite expensive for what it is. Most #supertuscan seem overpriced to me. #organic #biodynamic #italy
Excellent. The #cabernetfranc is barely noticeable. For me it is much more of a #merlot driven wine. Quite expensive for what it is. Most #supertuscan seem overpriced to me. #organic #biodynamic #italy
Jun 26th, 2020
Dick had this 6 years ago
Dick had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2018
Good stuffing, but pretty angular and hard-edged. Fantastic with Karen's chili. Oh, goodness.
Good stuffing, but pretty angular and hard-edged. Fantastic with Karen's chili. Oh, goodness.
1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2015
Cab Franc and Merlot soft velvety tannins rich yet balanced fruit and acidity. Terrific!
Cab Franc and Merlot soft velvety tannins rich yet balanced fruit and acidity. Terrific!
Apr 28th, 2015
Merlot & Cabernet Franc. from the town of Riparbella in Tuscany. Great acidity for pairing with rich flavorful dishes. some blueberry and blackberry. nice soft tannin
Merlot & Cabernet Franc. from the town of Riparbella in Tuscany. Great acidity for pairing with rich flavorful dishes. some blueberry and blackberry. nice soft tannin
Dec 13th, 201450 merlot. 50 cab franc. Nice spice. A little bit of sweetness hidden in the tannin. Beautiful.
50 merlot. 50 cab franc. Nice spice. A little bit of sweetness hidden in the tannin. Beautiful.
Dec 10th, 2013