Avignonesi
Nobile di Montepulciano 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 12 months in French barriques and 6 months in Slavonian oak barrels (total 18 months), followed by at least 6 months in bottle |
- Name: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 made exclusively from Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile
- Tasting profile: red fruits, pomegranate and violet; silky tannins, savoury and persistent finish
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for 20-30 days
- Ageing in oak: 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels and barriques, then 6 months in bottle
- Serving: serve at 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour; ageing potential 10–15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano is a still red wine with a harmonious character. Made from Sangiovese grapes, specifically the Prugnolo Gentile variety, it stands out for its clear structural vibrancy. The bouquet releases notes of red fruits and pomegranate, with hints of violet and nuances of oak. On the palate, it reveals a medium body and silky tannins, with flavours of cherry and liquorice. The savouriness accompanies a persistent finish, making each sip enjoyable both immediately and for future ageing over time.
Where it comes from
This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano originates in Valiano di Montepulciano, on the Sienese hills. The vineyards, cultivated using bush vine, Guyot and spur cordon methods, are situated between 270 and 375 metres above sea level. The roots delve into soils of marine origin, with a calcareous base and fractions of sand and clay. This geology gives the wine a pronounced savouriness and a natural acidic drive. The approach follows biodynamic viticulture, respecting the ecosystem to enhance the authenticity of the Tuscan terroir.
How it is produced
The harvest selects the bunches to preserve their absolute freshness. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, followed by maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature. After the separate fermentation of the batches and the creation of the blend, the wine matures for eighteen months in Slavonian oak barrels and barriques. This is followed by a further rest of at least six months. Any natural sediment certifies the artisanal process and the purity of the Sangiovese.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1974, Avignonesi takes its name from a historic Tuscan family and is now a benchmark for biodynamic viticulture in Italy. Led by Virginie Saverys, it now boasts 175 hectares managed with full sustainability. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, the first in Italy to receive such recognition, comes from vineyards planted between 1995 and 2017. From the vineyard to the cellar, every stage, including spontaneous fermentation, aims to minimise external intervention to enhance the authentic purity of Sangiovese.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Matteo Giustiniani
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 170
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| Name | Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red biodynamic still |
| Denomination | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Avignonesi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1974, Avignonesi takes its name from a historic Tuscan family and is now a benchmark for biodynamic viticulture in Italy. Led by Virginie Saverys, it now boasts 175 hectares managed with full sustainability. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, the first in Italy to receive such recognition, comes from vineyards planted between 1995 and 2017. From the vineyard to the cellar, every stage, including spontaneous fermentation, aims to minimise external intervention to enhance the authentic purity of Sangiovese. |
| Origin | Valiano di Montepulciano (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Predominantly calcareous soil with variable quantities of sand and clay, of marine sedimentary origin (Pleistocene and Pliocene) |
| Cultivation system | Bush vine, Guyot and spur cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 2564 - 7158 |
| Harvest | Between 20 September and 10 October |
| Fermentation | Approximately 30 days |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, maceration on the skins and ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and barriques |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for about 20–30 days (at controlled temperature), with batches fermented and matured separately; ageing partly in 500 L Slavonian oak barrels and partly in 225 L barriques for a total of 18 months, followed by at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 12 months in French barriques and 6 months in Slavonian oak barrels (total 18 months), followed by at least 6 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |