Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Avignonesi

VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO

D.O.C.G.

Vineyard

Grapes

Sangiovese

Grape origin

Le Capezzine Estate, close to the village of Valiano, to the northwest of Montepulciano, and I Poggetti Estate, on the Argiano hills, east of Montepulciano

Altitude

270 - 330 metres a.s.l.

Exposure

Variable, depending on each single vineyard

Soil type

Alkaline, with layers of clay, sand and silt, of Pleistocenic origin at Le Capezzine and of Pliocenic origin at I Poggetti

Age of the vines

10 - 39 years old

Training system

Bush trained for the younger vines and guyot for the oldest vines

Vine density

7,158 vines per ha in the bush trained vineyards - 2.564 vines per ha in the old, guyot trained vineyards

Vinification

Harvest

Picked, both by hand and by harvester, on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of September

Vinification

The fermentation was spontaneous with the use of indigenous yeasts. Alcohol fermentation and maceration on the grapes lasted approximately 20 days

Ageing

Ageing in oak for 18 months, 80% in barriques and 20% in big barrels. Given the delicate nature of the 2010 vintage, mostly second passage barriques were used

Alcohol

13.5%

Total production

140,000 bottles

Tasting notes

Lots of fresh, mature fruit, typical of Sangiovese, with balsamic notes which give character to the aroma profile. An elegant, full bodied taste with hints of eucalyptus on the long lingering finish. Given the exellent balance between tannins, acidity and fruit, the 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a wine that will age well