Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Avignonesi
Label Name:
 
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany — Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 93 pts (2022); James Suckling 93 pts; Vinous 91 pts

Tasting Note
Bright cherry and pomegranate with dried plum, violet and Mediterranean herbs; subtle vanilla, coffee and tobacco notes. Medium–full-bodied, refined chewy tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, bistecca alla fiorentina, pappardelle al ragù, mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino. Asian: Korean bulgogi, Peking duck, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki-style grilled chicken.

Production Method
Estate-grown Sangiovese from organic/biodynamic vineyards; ~20–30 day maceration, fermented (native/selected yeasts), aged about 18 months in Slavonian oak botti, barriques and tonneaux, then bottled and cellared.

Vineyard Info
Avignonesi founded 1974; acquired by Virginie Saverys in 2009 and converted to organic/biodynamic practices. Estate ~170–175 ha across Montepulciano and Cortona; leader in sustainable/regenerative viticulture.