2018 Ampeleia
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The 2018 Ampeleia is bright and effusive right out of the gate. Red-toned fruit, kirsch, blood orange, mint, spice and dried herbs all meld together in a medium-bodied, gracious wine that is beautifully balanced. Cabernet Franc at elevation is so unique here.
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James Suckling
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A biodynamic and organic wine, the Ampeleia 2018 Ampeleia is all Cabernet Franc from a vineyard site that extends up to 600 meters in elevation. It gets cool mountain nights and the warm sunny days of the Tuscan coast. The alcohol content is a contained 12.5%, which is a small miracle in its own right, especially for a part of the peninsula where fruit ripens quickly. This is a unique growing site. The wine opens to a medium-dark color with macerated aromas of dark cola, cherry cola and crushed peppercorn.
Blueberries, cranberries, lemons, pine needles, cloves and fresh flowers on the nose. So deliciously fresh, floral and fruity with silky tannins and bright acidity. Sleek and supple. Almost creamy. Long, too. Cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes. Unfiltered. Drink or hold.