{"product_id":"avignonesi-vin-santo-di-montepulciano-0-375l-2011","title":"Avignonesi Vin Santo Di Montepulciano 0.375L 2011","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvignonesi Vin Santo di Montepulciano is a sweet white dessert wine, created from a \u003cstrong\u003emeditative blend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Grechetto, Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano grapes. It displays a deep amber hue, the result of oxidative ageing. The bouquet is intense, dominated by clear notes of \u003cstrong\u003eraisins and candied fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by hints of tobacco and subtle mineral nuances. On the palate, it is dense and enveloping, supported by a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003eacidic freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances the rich residual sugar, ensuring a persistent, dynamic and elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are sourced from the renowned Valdichiana area, at the Le Capezzine estate near Montepulciano. In this region, the Avignonesi winery carries out a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eselection in the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, favouring loose bunches with resilient skins, ideal for withstanding dehydration. The \u003cstrong\u003edeliberately limited yields\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure extremely concentrated raw material. The strong territorial connection is expressed through established production methods, which give Vin Santo di Montepulciano its unmistakable profile of \u003cstrong\u003ebalance and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the harvest, the bunches are laid out on special reed mats inside drying rooms. The \u003cstrong\u003enatural drying process\u003c\/strong\u003e lasts six months without any movement of the grapes, encouraging maximum aromatic and sugar concentration. This is followed by pressing, which extracts a dense must with extremely low yields. After static decantation, the liquid rests in \u003cstrong\u003esmall oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, partially filled to trigger a slow oxidative development through the addition of the “mother”, a historic fermentative residue. This profound \u003cstrong\u003edecade-long maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e concludes with a further six months of final rest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Le Capezzine farm, Avignonesi celebrates the authentic \u003cstrong\u003eVin Santo di Montepulciano DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Only the finest grapes, including Grechetto, locally known as “Pulce in culo” due to a distinctive black spot on the skin, are left to wither for six months on reed mats. The dense must then matures for ten years in small \u003cstrong\u003eoak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by the historic “mother”. After a final refinement in the bottle, this superb \u003cstrong\u003esweet passito\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a complex aromatic harmony, offering an elegant Tuscan experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avignonesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48255925813419,"sku":"62934","price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/avignonesi-vin-santo-di-montepulciano-0-375l-2011","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}