Name: Ampeleia Toscana Cabernet Franc "16 File" IGT 2020 750ml
Brand: Ampeleia
SKU: 1029588
Price: 92.34 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93 (1 reviews)

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Ampeleia

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Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.

JS 93pts

James Suckling

A well-rounded, textured and focused cabernet franc with aromas of cherries, wild herbs, wet earth and potpourri. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Seductive powdery texture on the palate with a bright and savory character on the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.

Winery Notes

The 'File' ('Rows') series arrives after 25 years of observation and experience. These are micro sections of the vineyards, where the plants themselves have behaved differently in their vegetation and the wines have expressed unique characteristics. 30 File 2020, from the lower slope, finds its strength among large limestone rocks and a warmer, south-facing exposure. It shows darker fruit, Mediterranean notes, and layered complexity - a wine of breadth, persistence, and quiet confidence. 16 File 2020 grows on schistous soils, rich in organic matter, where the roots sink deep and the green cover between the rows is lush and fragrant. It is refined and elegant, with red fruit, wild herbs, and a subtle saline lift that keeps the palate vivid and graceful. 400 and 900 bottles produced, respectively.

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Ampeleia Toscana Cabernet Franc “16 File” IGT 2020 750ml

Winery

Ampeleia

Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

James Suckling

Winery Notes

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