Avignonesi Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC 2000

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Avignonesi
Label Name:
 
Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC (Tuscany)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Trebbiano, Malvasia
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reported scores and praise across vintages: Robert Parker/Wine Advocate , Wine Spectator ~94, James Suckling ~92; multiple vintages (e. g. , 1998–2005) earned mid–high 90s and international recognition

Tasting Note
Deep amber; aromas of dried fig, candied orange, honey, toasted almond and nutmeg. Viscous, concentrated palate of dried fruits, caramel and marzipan with bright balancing acidity and an extremely long, nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: almond cantucci, biscotti, blue cheese (Gorgonzola), foie gras, crème brûlée, aged cheeses, nut-based desserts. Asian: honey/soy-glazed or teriyaki duck, Peking duck, mooncakes, mango sticky rice, sesame desserts, sweet salty Chinese pastries.

Production Method
Grapes are hand-harvested, air-dried (appassimento) on mats, gently pressed; must ferments slowly in small oak "caratelli" with indigenous "madre" yeast and ages 10+ years in casks.

Vineyard Info
Avignonesi, historic Montepulciano estate (family name back to 16th century). Known for traditional Vin Santo production; biodynamic practices introduced under owner Virginie Saverys (acquired 2009).