VIP Brunello Montalcino, Montepulciano & Val d'Orcia with Lunch
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2025 to 2037.
vintage8 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2017 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Truffle pasta Iron-graphite meets truffle aromatics.More wines for truffles →
- Aged Parmigiano Reggiano Sweet umami amplifies the wine's mid-palate.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Avignonesi Capannelle 50 and 50
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Beef short rib stew, Truffle pasta, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Joint venture between Avignonesi and Chianti Classico's Capannelle, blending each estate's grape at 50 percent each. First vintage 1988.
- 1988First 50 and 50 vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Avignonesi · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Avignonesi Capannelle 50 and 50
What does Avignonesi Capannelle 50 and 50 taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, violet, sweet cedar. On the palate, dark plum, iron, sweet spice, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Joint-venture Toscana IGT between Avignonesi and Chianti Classico's Capannelle, blending Sangiovese (Capannelle) and Merlot (Avignonesi).
When should I drink Avignonesi Capannelle 50 and 50?
Drink 8 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Avignonesi Capannelle 50 and 50?
Beef short rib stew is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Truffle pasta and Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Merlot plush texture handles braised beef.
What grapes are in Avignonesi Capannelle 50 and 50?
The blend is Merlot (50%), Sangiovese (50%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.
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