Avignonesi
50 & 50 Capannelle 2021
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In French barriques. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Product name | 50 & 50 Capannelle 2021 |
| Color | Deep ruby red. |
| Perfume | Aromas of dried cranberries and black cherries intertwine with laurel and Mediterranean herbs scents. |
| Taste | Rich and persistent, with plenty of ripe fruit and warm spicy notes, while the finish is long and balsamic. |
| Pairings | Ideal for red meat dishes, cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
The 50 & 50 Avignonesi Capannelle red wine is a blend originating from the Gaiole in Chianti area, the heart of the charming province of Siena. Its distinctive name tells the story of the long-standing and profound friendship between two famous Tuscan winemaking families, the Avignonesi and the Capannelle. In 1988, following a particularly fruitful harvest, the two historic Tuscan wineries decided to blend the results of their best blends and collaborate to create a unique formula. They created the 50 & 50 red wine by separately growing the Sangiovese Capannelle grapes and the Merlot grape of the Avignonesi di Montepulciano, and then combining the two wines to create an exclusive blend with a velvety texture. With its IGT Toscana designation, this still red wine is made from vines grown on soils rich in clay, silt, and limestone. As it grows, it captures, with the changing seasons, the beneficial influences of the temperate, Mediterranean climate typical of the Sienese hills. The vines, trained either bush-trained, using the Guyot system, or spurred cordon, yield their prized fruit, which is vinified in vertical, truncated-cone vats made of Slavonian oak. The 50 & 50 Avignonesi Capannelle red wine then continues its aging in barrique barrels for a period of 24 months. Winner of numerous awards and recognitions, this highly prestigious and classy wine earns high scores in the evaluations of James Suckling and Robert Parker, but also promptly collects the prestigious Grappoli di Bibenda.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1974
- Oenologist: Matteo Giustiniani
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 170
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| Name | Avignonesi 50 & 50 Capannelle Magnum 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Avignonesi |
| Origin | Valiano di Montepulciano (Siena) |
| Harvest | By hand, with a careful selection of the best Merlot grapes. |
| Fermentation | 20-25 days. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature and maceration on the skins for 20-25 days. |
| Aging | In French barriques. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |