Marchese Antinori Ampio delle Mortelle 2020 750ml

A blend of the best Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Le Mortelle’s finest vineyards. Ampio started out as an idea and became a reality in an exceptional vintage that reflects and represents the fullest expression of Maremma’s terroir.

Ampio delle Mortelle 2020 is a deep ruby red color. The nose opens with impressive aromatic complexity: spicy notes of black pepper and licorice are accompanied by hints of small wild berries especially black currants. The elegant bouquet is completed by delicate undertones of bay leaves, violets and hints of chocolate, graphite, and tobacco. Its palate is seductive with silky, mouth filling tannins. Ampio delle Mortelle expresses great balance and elegance with a lengthy finish that boasts hints of bitter cocoa and blueberries.

The Le Mortelle estate is in the heart of Maremma in Tuscany, near the town of Castiglione della Pescaia set in an extraordinary and fascinating position both for the territory’s unparalleled natural beauty and its historical heritage and culture. The Antinori family has always been present in this area. Evidence of ownership of land in this area is recorded on a property deed dated 1863. It states their ownership of Poggio Franco, one of the best vineyards on the estate, together with other parcels of land. Since 1999, when the property was acquired, the family has dedicated their efforts to improving the vineyards and building the new winery with the firm belief that this area, slowly emerging on the Italian viticultural horizon, has great potential for the production of high-quality wines. Varieties grown in this area can fully express their own characteristics as well as the exceptional qualities of the terroir.