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Da.di Bianco
A harmonious wine with a distinct and fresh personality. In the glass it opens intensely with floral notes of wisteria and lime, whitepeach and gooseberry. On the palate, the entry is precise and straight. Lemon peel, mint and the complexity of wildflower honeyemerge. The marked acidity makes it long and elegant. In the aftertaste hints of flint stone bring back mineral notes
44.2% Vermentino, 29.5% Grechetto, 13.2% Orpicchio, 13.2% Trebbiano
Vermentino: whole bunch pressing followed by fermentation and ageing in amphorae
Grechetto: 4-day carbonic maceration in stainless steel followed by fermentation and ageing in stoneware amphorae
Orpicchio: whole cluster pressing followed by fermentation and ageing in used barriques
Trebbiano: 48-hour maceration of destemmed grapes followed by fermentation and ageing in used barriques
The individual wines rested on the lees until late spring and were then blended during the summer
quick facts
APPELLATION: Toscana IGT
VINTAGE: 2021
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Vermentino, Grechetto, Orpicchio, Trebbiano
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel, amphora, oak
MATURATION: oak, stainless steel, amphora
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Da.di Sangiovese
Da-Di is vinified in 13 terracotta vessels made in Tuscany – 8 were manufactured by Artenovain Impruneta, and 5 were manufactured by Laboratorio San Rocco in Torrita di Siena usingclay from Mount Amiata.
Vinification with 10% of whole bunches. Fermentation with indigenous yeast and macerationof approximately 30 days with manual punching down.
Aged for 90 days in terracotta amphora
quick facts
APPELLATION: Toscana IGT
VINTAGE: 2021
STYLE: red
GRAPE: sangiovese
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: amphora
MATURATION: amphora
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Rosso di Montepulciano
With its abundant, upfront fruit and bright acidity the Rosso di Montepulciano is a gorgeous example of sangiovese in a youthful style.
A vibrant and inviting nose, showing raspberry and black currant, with aromas of sweet spices and vanilla. On the palate it is supple and fresh, supported by good acidity and an enveloping tannic structure, with notes of ripe red and black fruit.
quick facts
APPELLATION: Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
VINTAGE: 2019
STYLE: red
GRAPE: sangiovese
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
The wine shows intense aromas of ripe, red berry fruit, such as red plum, pomegranate and red peach, sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate the wine is well balanced, with seamless tannins and a generous finish. We love this wine for its balance of intense fruit and tertiary aromas, making it accessible in its youth but also with great ageing potential.
quick facts
APPELLATION: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
VINTAGE: 2018
STYLE: red
GRAPE: sangiovese
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Rosso Toscana 'Desiderio'
Desiderio was a bull which lived on Avignonesi’s Capezzine farm more than one hundred years ago. The largest bull in Tuscany at that time, and forefather to the Chianina breed used for bistecca Fiorentina, Desiderio reflects the power and majesty of Tuscan merlot.
The bouquet bursts with black currant, myrtle, eucalyptus and black cherries. Very savoury, with hints of incense, the wine has velvety tannins and impressive persistence and finesse.
quick facts
APPELLATION: IGT Toscana
VINTAGE: 2015
STYLE: red
GRAPES: merlot, cabernet sauvignon
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Rosso Toscana '50 & 50'
A partnership between two iconic estates, and two great friends. The first vintage of 50&50 was 1988: during a dinner the former owners of Capannelle and Avignonesi started to compare their wines. Since they couldn't decide whose was better, they came up with this exceptional blend.
The sangiovese comes from Capanelle's vineyards in Gaiole in Chianti, and the merlot comes from Avignonesi vineyards north-east of Montepulciano.
Aromas of red berry fruits and black cherries intertwine with scents of sweet tobacco and Mediterranean herbs. The flavour is rich, enveloping and long lingering with lots of ripe fruit and warm notes of baking spices.
quick facts
APPELLATION: IGT Toscana
VINTAGE: 2013
STYLE: red
GRAPES: merlot, sangiovese
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Rosso Toscana Magnum Pouch
All the quality we expect from Avignonesi, in a fresh, fruity style. Velvety plum and blackberry fruit with warm, leathery spices.
The pouch is lighter than glass so it has a lower carbon footprint than its two-bottle equivalent, and the tap means it stays fresh longer too.
quick facts
APPELLATION: IGT Toscana
VINTAGE: 2018
STYLE: red
GRAPES: sangiovese, merlot
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: stainless steel
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 1
Avignonesi
Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is one of the great Tuscan estates. The wines have the power of Brunello but in a softer frame. Although permitted to blend in up to 30% of other Tuscan grapes, owner Virgine Sayers relishes the challenge of making a varietal sangiovese wine. The Belgian-born former lawyer took over the estate in 2009 and has overseen a conversion to organics and biodynamics in her quest to bring Vino Nobile out of the shadow of Brunello and the Super Tuscans. The motto of the estate is “Terroir Speaks. We Listen.”
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