In 2007 we introduced this brand new producer “DUEMANI” to the UK market.... with the first ever vintage 2004 Duemani and Suisassi wines and strongly suggested this would become a stellar investment wine. However, I did say it will take a little while for the rest of the World to catch on, when they do prices will rise rapidly. We still have stocks of the fourth consecutive vintage release with the 2007 Duemani and Suisassi. Release prices have remained the same over the past three years. PV has maintained purchasing 28% of the production, we cannot lose it now when everyone else is knocking at their door begging for the opportunity. Currently we have 4 pallets on route now, with another 6 pallets still to be paid for and collected. So I need to move some stocks....you as clients need to buy some!!!
All wine investments and future prices are driven by three factors,
1) Reviews and Ratings...mostly Parker Points,
2) house name reputation,
3) market availability.
In 2007 the Duemani estate was unknown even by the serious wine press, all clients purchasing these from us did so solely on our recommendation. Well...... you now know it was a very good decision. Trust me... taking the 2007 vintage is another very good decision.
So what has happened with this estate during the past 12 months....
February 2010
2005 and 2007 Duemani tasted against the greatest Cabernet Franc wines... Cheval Blanc, Chateau Petrus, Sassicaia, and others.
Duemani declared “The Great New Star of Italy” at the VinoExcellence, Cabernet Franc Symposium, Rome.
July 2010
Cabernet Franc Symposium written up by Stephen Spurrier... 2007 Duemani called an Italian version of Cheval Blanc .
Current case release prices Duemani £495 - Cheval Blanc £8,400 (rocket science not required here)
September 2010
First ever Reviews and Ratings by Ian D’Agata European Editor of Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar.
September 2010
Awarded highest ever points (Suisassi) by James Suckling on the Wine Spectator.
October 2010
Awarded highest ever points (Suisassi and Duemani) by Antonio Galloni on the Wine Advocate (Robert Parker).
November 2010
Suisassi declared the “Greatest Biodynamic Wine Produced in Italy” by James Suckling.
December 2010
2004 Duemani detailed as personal "Choice of Wine for Christmas Day Lunch" by James Suckling.
February 2011
Decanter Magazine “in the shops now” with a Special Issue on Italy 2011, from North to South – the names to know this year. We have several wines and producers detailed, but the highlight for us is the centre picture spread.
Duemani, Ribabella, Vineyard area 7ha, First vintage 2004.
Stating... Luca d’Attoma has a reputation for uncompromising standards and passionate commitment. Responsible for creating cult wines like Redigaffi, Messorio and Paleo, he sought out extreme terroir – dry, stony, virgin soils high up in the Mediterranean maquis of the Tuscan Coast. Explaining “Cabernet Franc has much more personality, and syrah is a delicate grape but gives fantastic terroir expression”. The vineyards are beginning to mature acquiring depth and complexity that promises a future amongst the elite of Tuscany.
We already know, the 2004 and 2005 vintages have doubled in price, but in truth, this is not even scratching the surface in terms of potential uplift, this is a great place to invest your money right now.
My firm belief is that the Duemani Estate wines will surely follow the same investment path as Tua Rita Redigaffi, and whilst I am not a financial advisor, I do know what the greatest estate wines do in prices and uplift over time. As more and more of the wine press write up the Duemani Estate, more and more of the public will be looking for these wines and increasing demand will fuel uplift in pricing.
One thing to bear in mind, the 1994 Tua Rita Redigaffi was made by Luca D’Attoma and received 93 points from Robert Parker, the release price was £340 per dozen under bond. Today’s price £4500 to £8500 but it was considerably higher in 2008. Plus we are aware of a single Double Magnum 1994 Redigaffi selling at auction also in 2008 for £9,100.00. I simply cannot believe Duemani will not go the same way over the same period of time....as an absolute minimum.