Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Avignonesi
Label Name:
 
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montepulciano, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Avignonesi and its Vino Nobile frequently receive strong scores (commonly ~90–94 pts on various vintages) and wide critical praise; Specific vintage 2019 reviews vary by critic/merchant

Tasting Note
Ruby-red with ripe red cherry, dried plum, leather, sweet spice and Mediterranean herb notes; balanced acidity, round tannins and a persistent, savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roast lamb, ragu, aged Pecorino, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, spicy Szechuan beef, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Native-yeast fermentation with 20–25 day maceration; matured 12–24 months in Slavonian oak and French barriques, minimal-intervention cellar work; estate organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Avignonesi, founded mid-20th century and revitalised under owner Virginie Saverys (acquired 2009), manages ~175 ha around Montepulciano; converted to organic (2016) and biodynamic (Biodyvin) practices.