Info about the wine
The wine comes from a single parcel called "Vigna dell'Asina" .
The name is indicated by a stream that borders the vineyard.
East-facing with red clay and limestone soil, at an altitude of 500m. 18-year-old vines planted in Guyot produce sufficient moisture, especially in the morning hours.
Info about the expansion
To support the purity of the Cabernet Franc grape, 20% is made from whole grapes and vinified for 9 months in cement tanks.
Color
Deep, muted violet-red with purple brightening towards the rim.
Nose
Its cool, aristocratic scent of sloe, blackcurrant, blackberry and elderberry pairs with green pepper, boxwood, nettle, laurel, chimney, wood smoke included. Eucalyptus and star anise float above - what a charming red fabric.
Palate
On the tongue, we feel saltiness and lots of juicy fruit, finest tannin, exceedingly fine pepper notes. I'm sorry, but I'm not objective about good Cabernet Franc, I just love this grape variety too much to remain neutral. I could drink it all the time, especially when vinified like Ampeleia's Cabernet Franc, whether solo or paired with food. You simply can't go wrong with a wine like this, except for not having enough stock in the cellar.
Food recommendations by Christina Hilker
- Spaghetti and beans with walnut-parsley pesto
- Wild boar ragout with mostarda and polenta
- Cosciotto d'agnello farcito , served with green beans
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Vintage | |
| Variety | |
| Content | |
| Alcohol content | |
| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
| Acid | 5,5 g/l |
| Drinking temperature | 17° |
| Parker points | 91+ |
| Manufacturer | Ampeleia, Loc. Meleta, I-58028 Roccatederighi, organic certificate:IT BIO 014 |
