Altrovino Costa Toscana IGP 2020

Wine Description for Altrovino Costa Toscana IGP 2020 by Duemani

Colour & Appearance

Deep dark cherry red with an almost black core and only minimal lightening towards the rim – a wine of impressive visual density and concentration.

Nose

Initially still closed, it unfolds a fascinating interplay of aromas with air contact: dark blackberries, wild raspberries and blueberries meet a remarkable palette of herbal notes – green pepper, rosemary, thyme and juniper. Subtle hints of peat, tobacco and graphite suggest the enormous ageing potential. A rare combination of power and freshness.

Palate

On the palate, the Altrovino shines through its exciting interplay: cool finesse meets dense, almost sweetly-textured fruit. The multi-layered tannins are perfectly integrated, the invigorating acidity lends structure and length. The oak influence is remarkably subtle and skilfully integrated – French oak that supports without dominating.

Finish

Long, concentrated and with lingering dark fruit aromas and a mineral freshness that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The vines are rooted in Riparbella, just a few kilometres from the sea – a privileged location that combines maritime influences with Tuscan warmth. Biodynamic cultivation respects the terroir and allows the origin to shine through clearly.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A perfectly balanced cuvée of 50 per cent Merlot and 50 per cent Cabernet Franc. Fermentation in cement tanks, followed by eight to ten months of ageing in French oak. Neither fined nor filtered – pure, authentic expression of the vintage.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This monumental wine demands intense dishes: venison loin in a nut crust with blackberry-rosemary sauce, smoked pigeon wrapped in bacon with coffee jus or grilled green peppers with charcoal oil on polenta. Concentrated sauces and bold flavours are its ideal partners.

Special Features

A wine that rewards patience: definitely decant or store in the refrigerator for one to two days after opening. An impressive monument to Tuscan winemaking art with considerable ageing potential.