Avignonesi In Grandi Annate Sangiovese 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Avignonesi
Label Name:
 
In Grandi Annate Sangiovese
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Valiano di Montepulciano, SI)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Vinous 93; Wine Spectator ~92; Organic/Vegan certification; recommended cellaring 2025–2040 (sources: James Suckling, Vinous, Wine

Tasting Note
Medium-ruby Sangiovese: wild strawberry, rose petal, licorice, cherry and baking spice, with creamy vanilla oak, bright acidity, firm tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, tagliatelle al ragù, aged pecorino and mature cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Szechuan-style beef, tomato-based Chinese braises and rich teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
100% Sangiovese; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; skin maceration 20–40 days; aged 18 months mostly in large oak casks and some barriques (mix of new and used). Organic/biodynamic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Avignonesi (founded 1974) in Valiano di Montepulciano practices organic/biodynamic farming. Vineyards 280–340m on Pliocene clay-sandy soils; In Grandi Annate produced only in the top vintages.