Tuscany, Italy
Azienda Vitivinicola Duemani
High-profile winemaker Luca D’Attoma established Tuscan estate Duemani with his wife Elena at around the turn of the millennium, subsequently building a reputation for outstanding, instantly recognisable wines. Tenute del Leone Alato acquired Duemani in 2023.
In 2000, husband-and-wife team Elena Celli and Luca D’Attoma found a suitable patch of land to fulfil their winemaking dream. It was in Riparbella, at an altitude of 250 to 300 metres, that they established the Duemani estate, planting their favourite grape varieties – Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot – on meagre soils.
Biodynamic principles
From the outset, Elena and Luca adhered to the principles of biodynamic farming in order to maintain the health of their soils and produce wines capturing the essence of this terroir. The estate has been officially organic as well as Demeter Certified Biodynamic® since 2004. Comprising 12 hectares, the vineyards straddle an amphitheatre-like slope and are worked by hand for the most part.
Famous flying winemaker
Acting as a winemaking consultant to several top estates around Italy, Luca has earned himself an excellent reputation abroad and is somewhat of a superstar in Italian wine circles. Although he and Elena sold Duemani to Tenute del Leone Alato in 2023, Luca provides the winery with ongoing advice and support.
Italy
Tuscany
Tuscany in central Italy is known for its exceptionally beautiful, undulating countryside. It is home to the famous Chianti Classico, not to mention numerous prestigious wineries. ‘Super Tuscan’ red wine blends have done much for the region’s global renown in recent decades.
