The 2005 Duemani (Cabernet Franc) is equally impressive. It reveals gorgeous, expressive varietal notes in its chocolate, wild herbs, dark cherries, licorice and sweet toasted oak. It is an intense, full-bodied wine, yet it offers superb harmony and well-integrated tannins to round out the finish. Duemani was fermented in oak vats and aged in French oak, 60% of which were new. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Trailblazing oenologist Luca d’Attoma is probably most well-known to readers for the wines he made at Tua Rita and the wines he continues to make at Le Macchiole, two of Bolgheri’s leading estates. In 2001 D’Attoma and his partner Elena Celli purchased several hectares of land in Riparbella, located in the northern reaches of Maremma. The seven hectares of hillside vineyards, which lie adjacent to Castello del Terriccio on their eastern border, are densely planted and farmed biodynamically. I have been following Duemani for several vintages and these are the first wines where the age of the vines and the winemaking philosophy have begun to yield significant results. Duemani is a very young property, and there is a lot to look forward to here. Importer: Angels’ Share Wine, Brooklyn, NY; tel. (917) 687-4848

Duemani is known for its high quality organic and biodynamic wines from Tuscany. This hearty expression of Cab Franc shows wonderful intensity with dark aromas of blackberry, black cherry, crushed pepper and polished river stone. The wine is firm and and focused with finely textured tannins. ——M.L.(12/15/2010)—— 90