Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Avignonesi
Label Name:
 
Rosso di Montepulciano
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montepulciano, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), small Colorino component possible.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
91 points — James Suckling (2020)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby; aromas of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, violet and wild myrtle with light spice. Juicy and fresh on the palate, fine soft tannins and a persistent cherry-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted pork, bistecca alla fiorentina, tomato-based pasta (ragù), aged Pecorino, salami. Asian: grilled teriyaki chicken, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, tomato-based Sichuan dishes, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Sangiovese; fermentation in stainless steel with 8–15 day skin maceration, malolactic in large Slavonian oak casks; aged about 6 months in oak barrels/tonneaux.

Vineyard Info
Avignonesi estate near Montepulciano; acquired by Virginie Saverys (2009) and converted to organic/biodynamic viticulture; large, sustainably run producer known for Vino Nobile and Vin Santo.