Ampeleia, Ampeleia

Ampeleia is the winery's main cuvée, made of Cabernet Franc— grown on the vineyard Rocca, whose soil is composed of a mixture of schist, palombini limestone, and clay. From there, you can see the iconic islands of Giglio and, on clear days, as far as Elba and even Corsica.

TASTING NOTE

The wine impresses with its dense and compact texture. The nose expresses notes of plums, dark cherries, dried oregano, bay leaves, earth, tomato leaves, bark, and wet stones. It is poised and layered with finely grained tannins giving so much texture and flesh. The wine is so satisfying with the character of the cabernet franc, offering intensity and vitality while preserving great freshness with bright acidity. Balanced and highly focused with its lingering finish.

ABOUT THE WINERY

Ampeleia is a serious project from renowned winemaker Elisabetta Foradori, who transplanted the biodynamic winemaking processes of her family’s estate in Trentino to Tuscany, where she has partnered with Marco Tait in pursuing the same biodynamic philosophy, tailoring it to the Tuscan ecosystem.