Avignonesi Da di Toscana IGT Rosso 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Avignonesi
Label Name:
 
Da di Toscana IGT Rosso
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Montepulciano area)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Canaiolo 28.04%, Sangiovese 27.08%, Mammolo 23.51%, Alicante 15.67%, Ciliegiolo 5.7%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90 pts (2022); organic certification (IT‑BIO‑004) recorded on producer notes

Tasting Note
Perfumed red fruits—raspberry, redcurrant and sour cherry—layered with violet and sweet spice (cinnamon, star anise). Silky tannins, bright acidity and medium body with a mineral, amphora-driven texture and a fresh, gently sweet finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast poultry, grilled lamb, pork ragù, pizza, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), teriyaki chicken, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Vinified with indigenous yeasts in 13 Tuscan terracotta amphorae with manual punch-downs, limited whole-bunch use; aged ~6 months in amphora. Organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Avignonesi is a historic Montepulciano estate known for Vino Nobile; practices organic/biodynamic viticulture and experiments with traditional Tuscan amphorae winemaking.