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Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2020 from Avignonesi, Prugnolo Gentile from the Montepulciano area, aged at least two years and sold for €13.36. No award or guide is mentioned for this vintage.
Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG appellation and Montepulciano area named, local Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) grape variety, parcel selection from the twenty-six plots.
No award or guide mentioned, producer Avignonesi named but without any attested distinction in the sources.
At €13.36 (crossed-out price €15.51) for a Montepulciano DOCG, the price remains moderate for the appellation described.
Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
Avignonesi estate located in Montepulciano, fermentation in steel, extended maceration and aging of at least two years specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where winemaking tradition meets a quest for purity. This Nobile di Montepulciano, from the Avignonesi estate, is not just a wine; it is a story, a terroir that expresses itself with rare elegance, transporting you directly under the Montepulciano sun.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Montepulciano, the Avignonesi estate cultivates its vines with deep respect for the land. This wine is primarily made from the Prugnolo Gentile grape, a local Sangiovese variety, carefully selected from the twenty-six parcels that give the wine its name: "Il Ventisei". It is this attention to detail, this parcel-by-parcel selection, that gives this Nobile a remarkable depth and complexity, rooted in Tuscan winemaking history.
The 2020 vintage reveals itself in an intense ruby red robe, dotted with garnet highlights, a promise of fine maturity. On the nose, you will be charmed by intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, which blend harmoniously with spicy notes of black pepper. I also detect a delicate touch of tobacco and dark chocolate, adding to its complexity. On the palate, this wine is full and enveloping, with well-balanced tannins that lead to a long, persistent finish, reflecting its steel fermentation and extended maceration, followed by aging of at least two years.
To fully appreciate this Nobile di Montepulciano, I recommend pairing it with robust dishes from Tuscan cuisine. Picture it alongside a succulent bistecca alla fiorentina, a game dish with intense flavors, or with aged cheeses that will reveal all its nuances. It is a wine that invites conviviality, perfect for a dinner among friends or a special occasion where you wish to offer an authentic and memorable tasting experience.