Avignonesi
50 & 50 Capannelle 2021
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged in French barriques for 24 months. |
- 50/50 Blend: Sangiovese Capannelle and Merlot Avignonesi, Toscana IGT 2021
- Magnum format: 1.5 l bottle, ideal for the table and cellar
- Vinification and wood: Slavonian oak vats; 24 months in French barriques
- Tasting notes: Deep ruby; black cherry, blueberries, bay leaf, spices
- Pairings and serving: 18-20 °C, decant for 1 hour; game, meats, cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The 50 & 50 by Capannelle is a still red wine from Tuscany, created from a refined blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. With an intense ruby red colour, it offers a complex bouquet on the nose with aromas of black cherry and dried blueberries, accompanied by notes of bay leaf and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it stands out for its velvety and persistent texture, enriched by hints of ripe fruit and warm spicy nuances, leading to a long, balsamic finish. Its significant structure makes it ideal for pairing with game, red meats, mature cheeses and pork-based dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes selected for this blend come from two outstanding areas of Tuscany, located between Gaiole in Chianti and the Valiano di Montepulciano area. The vineyards grow on soils characterised by a composition of clay, silt and limestone, which give depth and vigour to the sip. The development of the vines benefits from the temperate Mediterranean climate typical of the Sienese hills. This project was born from the collaboration between the Avignonesi and Capannelle wineries, successfully harmonising two distinct territorial expressions.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting and careful selection of the bunches. Sangiovese and Merlot are grown and vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for about twenty to twenty-five days, carried out in truncated conical vats of Slavonian oak. Afterwards, the wine completes its structural evolution through ageing in French oak barrels for twenty-four months, acquiring complexity and elegance.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1988 from the deep friendship between two historic wineries, Toscana IGT 50 & 50 brings together the excellence of two great winemaking families. This exclusive red wine perfectly blends 50% Sangiovese from Capannelle and 50% Merlot from Avignonesi, from grapes grown and vinified separately with the utmost care. The meeting of the noble terroir of Gaiole in Chianti and the richness of Valiano di Montepulciano offers an enveloping sip, awarded the prestigious 5 Grappoli Bibenda. A unique, signature combination.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Matteo Giustiniani
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 170
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| Name | Avignonesi 50 & 50 Capannelle Magnum 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Avignonesi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1988 from the deep friendship between two historic wineries, Toscana IGT 50 & 50 brings together the excellence of two great winemaking families. This exclusive red wine perfectly blends 50% Sangiovese from Capannelle and 50% Merlot from Avignonesi, from grapes grown and vinified separately with the utmost care. The meeting of the noble terroir of Gaiole in Chianti and the richness of Valiano di Montepulciano offers an enveloping sip, awarded the prestigious 5 Grappoli Bibenda. A unique, signature combination. |
| Origin | Gaiole in Chianti e Valiano di Montepulciano (Siena) |
| Climate | Temperate Mediterranean typical of the Sienese hills |
| Soil composition | Clay, silt and limestone |
| Cultivation system | Bush vines, Guyot system, spur-pruned cordon |
| Fermentation | 20-25 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in vertical truncated cone-shaped Slavonian oak vats; maturation in French barriques for 24 months |
| Wine making | Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for 20-25 days; vinified in vertical truncated conical Slavonian oak vats; ageing in French oak barriques for 24 months. |
| Aging | Aged in French barriques for 24 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |