Domaine Duemani

Duemani is owned by Luca d'Atoma and his wife Elena. A man of passion, he is one of the giants of Italian oenology, alongside Angelo Gaja and Elio Altare. Acclaimed by the world press, he is the consulting oenologist for legendary estates such as Tua Rita (the first estate to obtain a 100/100 Parker rating in Italy), Le Machiole (Bolgheri), etc. In 2000, the Atomas decided to start producing their own wine. They bought 8 hectares on one of the best Tuscan terroirs, around Riparbella, southeast of Florence, and around Bolgheri, to make one of the greatest Italian wines: Duemani (meaning "two hands").

They planted three grape varieties: Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Merlot, producing a total of just 40,000 bottles. The soil structure is extraordinary, with a predominance of clay and stones. The low fertility of this soil gives the Duemani wines a more pronounced character and complexity. The estate's unique location, at an altitude of 200 meters in a west-facing amphitheater facing the Etruscan coast, provides perfect ventilation, allowing for the eradication of all chemicals and ensuring a very high quality of grapes for the wine. The vines are cultivated biodynamically, without the use of any chemicals in the vineyard or in the cellars, where Luca uses only indigenous yeasts. For vinification, he uses concrete vats and wooden vats to preserve the delicacy of the grapes.

In just 10 years, Luca and Elena have taken their estate to the highest heights. Their wines are acclaimed by the international press and receive top ratings every year from global critics such as Parker, Stephan Tanzer, James Suckling, and others.