The 2006 Duemani (Cabernet Franc) is a massive, imposing wine packed with ripe, dark fruit, spices, sweet herbs and roasted coffee beans. The wine offers tons of style and richness, but it will require patience. A blast of tar, new leather, menthol and minerals comes to life on the long, powerful finish. Duemani was fermented and aged in French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. Luca D’Attoma and Elena Celli are at the beginning of a new adventure in Riparbella, a part of Maremma that has attracted a lot of attention recently. The wines from these bio-dynamically farmed vineyards continue to improve, and judging by the young age of the vines, the best is yet to come. An Acid Inc. Selection for Angels' Share Wines, Brooklyn, NY; tel. (917) 687 4848

Biodynamic and organic vintners Luca D’Attoma and Elena Celli offer this thickly extracted Tuscan Cabernet Franc with generous layers of black fruit, blackberry, green herbs, root beer, balsam wood and moist earth. The wine offers tight tannins and a creamy, rich finish.——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 91