CiFRA Costa Toscana IGP 2022

Wine Description for CiFRA Costa Toscana IGP 2022 by Duemani

Colour & Appearance

Muted garnet red with lively violet reflections – a wine that visually announces its youth and freshness.

Nose

This Cabernet Franc displays the playful, aromatic side of the variety in its purest form. Sloe, rowan berries and elderberries dominate initially, before a seductive palette of red fruits unfolds: raspberries, violets and rose petals. Beneath lies a fascinating herbal layer of thyme, rosemary and lavender, complemented by fine porcini and truffle nuances. An abundance of aromas that combines elegance with Mediterranean wildness.

Palate

On the palate, a charming transformation takes place: the dark berries give way to juicy cherry fruit, which carries the wine with playful lightness. Notes of red pepper and black pepper flash through, framed by that herbal spice that already captivated on the nose. The texture is remarkable – silky, juicy, with fine structure rather than aggressive power. A Cabernet Franc that prioritises finesse over muscle.

Finish

Medium-length and refreshing, with lingering herbal notes and a delicate fruitiness that invites the next sip.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Cabernet Franc from biodynamic cultivation (Demeter-certified). Fermentation and ageing in cement tanks – a deliberate choice that expresses the variety and terroir unadorned. Bottled unfiltered and unfined, which lends the wine additional texture and authenticity.

Terroir & Origin

From the Maremma, that wild, coastal part of southern Tuscany, where Luca D’Attoma with Duemani ranks among the biodynamic pioneers. The maritime climate and mineral soils give the Cabernet Franc here a particular freshness and herbal spice.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The herbal spice and medium structure make the CiFRA an ideal companion for grilled peppers with fregola sarda, tagliatelle with prawns and Provençal herbs or lamb cutlets with rosemary potatoes. Also an excellent choice with mushroom dishes and Mediterranean vegetables.

Special Features

Demeter-certified and a prime example of natural winemaking. The CiFRA proves that biodynamic Cabernet Franc from Tuscany prioritises elegance and drinkability over concentration – a refreshingly different approach to the variety.