Kepos, Ampeleia - 2020

Name: Kepos, Ampeleia
Brand: Ampeleia
SKU: 42859
Price: 26.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 42859 750mL

Kepos is a red blend made just off of the Tuscan coast in the Ampeleia di Sotto which boasts an elevation of 200 meters asl in Maremma. This is a purely Mediterranean wine in character with aromas of ferns, red fruits and a strong mineral character that's meant for a great feast.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Producer

Ampeleia

Grape Variety

Grenache

Carignan

Mourvèdre

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

This wine is a great blend made of Grenache, in this case called Alicante Nero, Mourvedre, and Carignano. These varieties are co-fermented. The vineyards lie not so far from Mar Tirreno and still at a good elevation. The days here in Tuscany are hot but the sea breeze and the slight elevation contribute to the freshness of this wine. In addition, the vines are biodynamically grown. It's a very well structured wine with aromas of violet and orange peel and flavors of red berries and dried herbs. Everything is well balanced and supported by a great acidity and a pleasant earthy finish. Medium in body, in my opinion this is a great everyday wine!

- AFR

Glossary

Grenache

The Grenache grape (a.k.a. Grenache Noir) produces relatively pale, fruity red wines that often stop just short of sweetness. Grenache is familiar to most wine drinkers as an ingredient in the blends of the Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon, where it can add charm to varieties that are a little rougher around the edges. The distinguished Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas appellations are both characterized by significant percentages of Grenache, while in Tavel and Lirac the grape is used to make...

Mourvèdre

Known as Mataro in California and Monastrell in Spain, Mourvèdre can produce bold, tannic, highly alcoholic red wines. They usually show no shortage of fruit as well, and the best examples keep it all in perfect balance. Rhône-style blends are cropping up all over the world, and one of the classic tried-and-true combinations is "GSM," or Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre. The "M" contributes focus and fleshy character to blends - but Mourvèdre also shines on its own as a varietal wine.

Carignan

Grown all over Europe and the Americas, Carignan (a.k.a. Carignane, Carignano, and Cariñena) is seldom seen as a 100% varietal wine. Many appellations of Languedoc-Roussillon must include a certain percentage of Carignan, but it is rarely the dominant grape in these blends. For years, this naturally high-yielding grape suffered from overproduction, but New World winemakers have lately taken up the Carignan cause and produced some distinctive and delicious examples. Now that it is subject to...

Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...