In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, rose petal, leather, graphite
Palate: dried plum, iron, balsamic, wild herbs
Avignonesi's flagship Vino Nobile Riserva, released only in top vintages from biodynamic Prugnolo Gentile.
What it pairs with
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Roast pheasant
Game-bird and Riserva-bottle complexity. -
Aged Pecorino di Pienza with chestnut honey
Crystalline cheese and sweet honey amplify the wine's depth. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Riserva structure for a charcoal T-bone.
How to serve Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile Riserva
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. Roast pheasant, Aged Pecorino di Pienza with chestnut honey, Bistecca alla fiorentina. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grandi Annate is Avignonesi's flagship Vino Nobile Riserva, released only in top vintages. First vintage 1985 under the Falvo era; continuous under Saverys biodynamic ownership.
- 1985 — First Grandi Annate Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Avignonesi
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) (100%)
- Classification
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 30 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 55 to 85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2022)
- Vinous 94 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile Riserva
What does Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile Riserva taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, rose petal, leather, graphite. On the palate, dried plum, iron, balsamic, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Avignonesi's flagship Vino Nobile Riserva, released only in top vintages from biodynamic Prugnolo Gentile.
When should I drink Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile Riserva?
Drink 10 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile Riserva?
Roast pheasant is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Pecorino di Pienza with chestnut honey and Bistecca alla fiorentina. Game-bird and Riserva-bottle complexity.
What grapes are in Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) (100%). The wine is classified as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva.