Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo di Montepulciano D.O.C. Toscana

Literally holy wine, Vin Santo is a sweet wine deeply rooted in Tuscan tradition. The earliest references date back to the Renaissance, which is also when the Avignonesi family first appeared on the scene. To this day, our Vin Santo and Occhio di Pernice are made using the “madre” (a natural yeast starter) that has been passed down through generations, giving the wine its ethereal taste. This sweet wine is the result of an exceptionally long ageing process, during which more than half of this precious liquid evaporates.

tasting notes

Dense and enigmatic, Occhio di Pernice reveals a complex, enveloping bouquet with aromas of dried plums and dates, propolis, spiced gingerbread, malaga, and tobacco. On the palate, it is sweet and spicy, echoing the olfactory notes while expanding into dried apricot and smoked hazelnut, with subtle hints of Christmas spices. A wine that astonishes with every sip thanks to its concentration and depth. The lingering aftertaste is extraordinarily long.