The 2007 Duemani is 100% Cabernet Franc fermented in oak vats and then aged in French oak. It is a remarkably polished, silky Cabernet Franc with superb balance, fine tannins and wonderful length. Another few years in bottle are needed for varietal aromas and flavors to emerge fully, but once they do, this should be a fabulous bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.
Proprietors Luca D’Attoma and Elena Celli continue to ratchet up quality in a meaningful way at their small winery in Riparbella. The vineyards are farmed biodynamically, while winemaking remains stripped down and non-interventionalist.
Importer: A.I. Selections, Astoria, NY; tel. (718) 777-2243