2016 Avignonesi / Capannelle 50 & 50 Toscana IGT
$97.95
Vivino Rating
4.4
A delightful blend of Merlot and Sangiovese, offering well-balanced flavors of fruit, wood, and spice, best enjoyed with dinner.
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About the bottle
Type
Reds
Country
Italy
Region
Montepulciano (Merlot) and Chianti (Sangiovese), Toscana, Italy
Producer
Avignonesi / Capannelle
Vareital
Merlot
Vareital Composition
50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot
Pairs With
Pork, Red Meat, Pizza, Pasta, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese
Specifications
2016
Vintage
2030
Drink By
13.5
%
ABV
Vinification
Fermentation for both varieties occurred in temperature-controlled conical Slavonian oak vats, then aged separately for approximately 24 months in French oak barriques, followed by further refinement in the bottle.
Notes from critics
We stumbled on this in Rome by chance and absolutely loved it. This is why the Italian's grow and blend Bordeaux grapes with their indigenous ones. This is a fantastic blend of Merlot and Sangiovese that comes together into these well balanced flavors and aromas of fruit and wood and spice. Like most Italian wines, this one's better with dinner.
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The Avignonesi & Capannelle 2016 50 & 50 represents a historic collaboration between two of Tuscany's iconic estates, one located near Montepulciano and the other in Gaiole in Chianti. An equal blend of Merlot and Sangiovese, this is a beautifully rich and determined wine with sharply delineated black fruit that veers towards Japanese plum, blackberry, spice and cured leather. Both grapes are persuaded to show their most elegant and soulful side in this classic vintage.
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Hints of cedar, balsamic, citrus and red cherry on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are fresh and vivid. Tight and reserved, but exciting at the same time. A wine made by Avignonesi and Capannelle.
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