Rosso di Montepulciano

D.O.C. Toscana 2020

With its abundant, upfront fruit and a bright acidity Avignonesi’s Rosso di Montepulciano is a typical example of Sangiovese from Tuscany. The Netflix of reds, that surprises you and calls you back for more for its great drinkability.

The Rosso di Montepulciano has a ruby red colour highlighted by purple reflections. In the nose it opens with notes of raspberry, strawberry and blackberry that combine with aromas of sweet spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate it is pleasant and fresh, with a good acidity. Ready to drink, it has a delicate and smooth tannic structure accompanied by generous balsamic aftertaste notes typical of Sangiovese.

GRAPES

100% Sangiovese

HARVEST

The first half of September

VINIFICATION

Alcoholic fermentation is carried out by the yeasts selected from our pied de cuve. Maceration on the skins for 8-12 days with daily pumping over.

AGEING

At least 6 months in oak barrels

AWARDS

2019: 90 pts James Suckling | 92 pts Wines Critic
2018: 92 pts James Suckling

TECH SHEETS

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The sediments you might find in this wine show that it is made of pure Sangiovese with minimal intervention. The deposit is due to its high content of a natural antioxidant called quercetin, which is perfectly safe. This is not a flaw, it is a characteristic of the pure Sangiovese.