In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet, sweet cedar

Palate: dark plum, iron, sweet spice, tobacco

Joint-venture Toscana IGT between Avignonesi and Chianti Classico's Capannelle, blending Sangiovese (Capannelle) and Merlot (Avignonesi).

What it pairs with

  • Beef short rib stew
    Merlot plush texture handles braised beef.
  • Truffle pasta
    Iron-graphite meets truffle aromatics.
  • Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
    Sweet umami amplifies the wine's mid-palate.

History

Joint venture between Avignonesi and Chianti Classico's Capannelle, blending each estate's grape at 50 percent each. First vintage 1988.

  1. 1988 — First 50 and 50 vintage

Facts

Producer
Avignonesi
Grapes
Merlot (50%), Sangiovese (50%)
Classification
Toscana IGT
Oak
24 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 80 to 130 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
1988

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 95 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid merlot mood bold mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price fine sangiovese still red super tuscan
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