My dog, Bubbles, wanted to recommend this wine, but she's not old enough to drink, so we had to hide her face. Don't need LAPD showing up at my house.Avignonesi is a Tuscan producer known for their pure expression of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (not to be confused with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo in the South or Brunello di Montalcino also in Tuscany) This wine is 85% Sangiovese (well actually the Sangiovese clone Prugnolo Gentile), 10% Canaiolo Nero and 5% Mammolino. Whatever, right? It tastes good. Many Vino Nobile's are less than noble, usually rustic and edgy. However, the Avignonesi has firm tannins, light cherry fruit and good acidity. A nice everyday drinking wine for $22.99 at the Wine House. They also have it in half bottles at Wine Pavilion in Orange County for $12.99.
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I actually had a chance to have a winery tour at Avignonesi several years ago during my visit to Cortona. First of all, great tour. But second, it was a great drinking wine. I really enjoyed the Avignonesi Desidero which is a Merlot-Cabernet blend. Very tasty.
You know what's funny - this is my go to "parent wine". Peter's dad really likes it. It's cheap and good and please everyone! I really like this winery and this it's totally cool that you got to visit. Peter brought home a bottle of the Desider and it was corked - bummer. The sweets are legendary, but I can't afford those YET.
Yes. Aren't they known for their precious Vin Santo. i have never tried it and due to the limited number of bottles produced, I doubt I ever will.
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