Alcohol: 14,5%
Grape(s): Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Localization: Tuscany, Italy
Tasting notes: The assembly of two different personalities, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, gives this wine a unique character. Dark ruby red with purple reflections, the nose opens with notes of blueberries, blackberries, and incense going up to sandalwood and graphite. In the mouth, it is dense and complex, with hints of blackberry jam and cinnamon. It then evolves like a balsamic explosion supported by good acidity. The lively tannin all over the palate accompanies the savory and persistent finish.
95 points James Suckling: Sweet-berry aromas with white flowers and sandalwood. Medium to full body with fine, silky-textured tannins and a long, caressing finish. Real and curated. 50.3% sangiovese and 49.7% cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
The Domain: The estate, which bears the name of a noble family from Montepulciano, was taken over in 2009 by the Belgian Virginie Saverys. In a decade, under her leadership, Avignonesi has become the largest regenerative wine estate in Italy. Out of respect for workers, consumers, and the environment, Virginie Saverys has banned highly toxic synthetic biocides - alas too widespread in the wine world - which poison populations, soils, air, and water. Concurrently, the cellar has forbidden using yeasts, dyes, enzymes, tannins, and other industrial biochemical adjuvants. Finally, Avignonesi is vigorously pursuing an energy transition policy to drastically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Convinced that there are no great wines without good grapes, Virginie focused her efforts on rehabilitating viticulture while giving the cellar a more supervisory role than interventionist.
Beyond giving back his rights to nature, Avignonesi also fosters the authenticity of its products. Virginie Saverys and her team have developed a modern style of wine refreshing, fruit-driven where elegance prevails. In short, wines are a pleasure to drink.
The Avignonesi owns about 444 acres of vineyards fully certified organic and biodynamic. All wines are vegan and are made exclusively with grapes cultivated on the estate.
