In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, leather, tobacco
Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs
Avignonesi's annata Vino Nobile, 100 percent Prugnolo Gentile from Demeter-biodynamic Montepulciano vineyards.
What it pairs with
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Pici al ragu
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The Montepulciano village pairing, hand-rolled pici with Sangiovese. -
Cinghiale in umido
Slow-stewed boar finds the wine's leather notes. -
Pecorino di Pienza fresco
Fresh sheep cheese with Sangiovese acidity.
How to serve Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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. Pici al ragu, Cinghiale in umido, Pecorino di Pienza fresco. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Avignonesi has produced Vino Nobile since 1974. Belgian shipowner Virginie Saverys acquired the estate 2009 and converted to Demeter-certified biodynamics.
- 1974 — First Avignonesi Vino Nobile
- 2009 — Saverys acquires estate, begins biodynamic conversion
Facts
- Producer
- Avignonesi
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) (100%)
- Classification
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak tonneaux and Slavonian casks
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1974
Scores
- Wine Advocate 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
- Vinous 92 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
What does Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, leather, tobacco. On the palate, red plum, iron, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Avignonesi's annata Vino Nobile, 100 percent Prugnolo Gentile from Demeter-biodynamic Montepulciano vineyards.
When should I drink Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cinghiale in umido and Pecorino di Pienza fresco. The Montepulciano village pairing, hand-rolled pici with Sangiovese.
What grapes are in Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
The blend is Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) (100%). The wine is classified as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.