L'Affronto is a red produced by Le Berne in Toscana, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Sangiovese and Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Toscana
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
L'Affronto is an approachable Tuscan red blending Sangiovese's bright cherry fruit and herbal edge with the softer, plummier roundness of Merlot. It's medium bodied with smooth tannins and lively acidity, made for easy drinking rather than long cellaring. Expect a friendly, fruit-forward glass that pairs well with everyday Italian food.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
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From Le Berne
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano — Le Berne, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva — Le Berne, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
More red wines from Tuscany
- 50&50 — Avignonesi / Capannelle, Toscana
- Affresco — Poliziano, Toscana
- Ameri — Podere San Cristoforo, Toscana
- Antico Feudo Toscana IGT — Barone Ricasoli, Toscana
Frequently asked questions
Where is L'Affronto from?
L'Affronto is produced by Le Berne in Toscana, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in L'Affronto?
L'Affronto is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot.