. AVIGNONESI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 92JS For Italian wine lovers seeking a delicious and expertly crafted Tuscan red at an outstanding value, the rich and aromatic 92 pt. 2019 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano delivers the goods, offering fresh red fruit hinting of savory spice and graphite with firm, refined tannins and a smooth, lush finish, a terroir-driven Tuscan gem crafted from 100% Sangiovese that’s bargain priced to enjoy often. Located in the hills southeast of Siena and often overlooked in favor of its higher profile Tuscan neighbors of Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has a long history of producing exceptional Sangiovese wines dating back over five centuries in the region, becoming one of the first Italian wines to be granted DOCG status in the 1980’s and producing “wines of real character that also offer tremendous quality for the money” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous. Purchased by Belgian shipping magnate Virginie Saverys in 2009, Avignonesi’s hillside vineyards underwent a complete transformation to biodynamic viticulture under the direction of renowned agronomer Adriano Zago, fully converting the estate to sustainable viticulture while expanding its holdings to 175 hectares and becoming Italy’s largest biodynamic certified winery. Planted in sedimentary soils of calcareous limestone, clay and sand, the rolling vineyards are situated at altitudes ranging up to 375 meters above sea level, the qualities of each parcel identified through an extensive geographic study with each parcel vinified separately in Avignonesi’s state-of-the-art cellars to transparently reflect its unique terroir before blending. Crafting their Vino Nobile from 100% Sangiovese despite the minimum requirement of 70% adhered to by many wineries in the region, winemaker Matteo Giustiniani aged the enticing 2019 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in a mix of large Slavonian oak botti and smaller oak barriques for 18 months, bottling it without filtering or fining and cellaring it for 6 more months, yielding bright Sangiovese fruit balanced by vibrant acidity on a silky, saline-tinged finish that draws you back for another taste. Communicating “terroir through Sangiovese purity” according to Eric Guido of Vinous, the impressive 92 pt. 2019 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano boasts the rich and complex flavors of 100% Sangiovese matching those crafted by many of its higher profile Tuscan neighbors at a fraction of the price, ready for Italian wine lovers to savor a taste of Tuscany at an unbeatable price. FEATURED WINE 92 points, James Suckling (Sep 2023) 2019 AVIGNONESI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 750ML A savory and pretty nuanced Vino Nobile here showing orange zest, plums, grapefruit, mineral and fine spices. A twist of mineral salinity on the palate with firm, tense tannins and a pure, pithy finish.... 92 points, James Suckling (Sep 2023) Compare at: $22.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $19.98 Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. Manage my Orders   Follow on Twitter   Like on Facebook Copyright © 2023 B-21 Wine Company, All rights reserved.