Winery DuemaniAltrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc of the Winery Duemani is in the top 5 of wines of Costa Toscana.
Taste structure of the Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc from the Winery Duemani
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Duemani in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Duemani in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc
The Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Duemani matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of chinese noodles with beef, traditional tunisian couscous or casserons in the country style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Duemani's Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Altrovino Merlot - Cabernet Franc from Winery Duemani are 2015, 2017, 2014, 2016 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Duemani
The Winery Duemani is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Costa Toscana to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Costa Toscana
The wine region of Costa Toscana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Duemani or the Domaine Duemani produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Costa Toscana are Sangiovese, Vermentino and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Costa Toscana often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tree fruit or red currant and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, cinnamon or cheese.
The wine region of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
The word of the wine: Alcohol content
The alcohol content of wine expressed as a percentage of the volume of alcohol contained in the wine.
