Even more sought after than Desiderio and the Grandi Annate Avignonesi' 50 & 50 is an oustanding and iconoclastic. This wine, as important and special as it is rare being a collaboration between Merlot and Sangiovese . Once in the winery this wine spend 18 months in barriques and a further 18 months in bottle. Ruby red in colour, this wine shows great balance as the the Merlot softens this well made red, while the Sangiovese provides structure and body. Intense and long finish complement the ripe fruit flavours of this very well made wine. Avignonesi is one of the great names of Italian wine. Ettore and Alberto Falvo have, over the past 30 years, taken a small estate and built it into a paradigmatic producer that has put Montepulciano on the map. The modernisation that took place at Avignonesi in the 1970s and early 1980s abated somewhat towards the end of the latter decade, but new energy has once again been injected into the business by the next generation of Falvos. Avignonesi has four estates, two in Montepulciano and two in the DOC zone of Cortona, situated to the east of Montepulciano in the foothills of the Apennines. These estates have about 115 hectares of vineyard and have been the area of greatest focus for Avignonesi over the past decade. Ettore Falvo has translated his passion for alberello training into the new vineyards planted on their estates. New Sangiovese vineyards are planted at a density of 7500 vines per hectare and the modified alberello they are using ensures earlier ripening, which has given fuller, riper wines than Montepulciano was previously capable of producing. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Italy, Tuscany
Producer:
Avignonesi
Product ID:
50547
Bertani RECIOTO Valpolicella Valpantena DOC Sparkling Red Dessert Wine Description: Unique sparkling red dessert wine made from partially dried grapes. After 2-3 years in oak,the charmat method is used to add sparkle to this lightly sweet wine with flavours of plums and ripe red fruits. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £205.26
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Avignonesi 50 & 50 Toscana IGT
Description: Even more sought after than Desiderio and the Grandi Annate Avignonesi' 50 & 50 is an oustanding and iconoclastic. This wine, as important and special as it is rare being a collaboration between Merlot and Sangiovese . Once in the winery this wine spend 18 months in barriques and a further 18 months in bottle. Bright, youthful ruby red in colour, this wine shows great balance between these two grape varieties. The soft, rounded Merlot softens the Sangiovese, adding flesh to its elegant fruit. Very intense to the last, with the firm tannins characteristic of young Sangiovese and wonderful long length. Avignonesi is one of the great names of Italian wine. Ettore and Alberto Falvo have, over the past 30 years, taken a small estate and built it into a paradigmatic producer that has put Montepulciano on the map. The modernisation that took place at Avignonesi in the 1970s and early 1980s abated somewhat towards the end of the latter decade, but new energy has once again been injected into the business by the next generation of Falvos. Avignonesi has four estates, two in Montepulciano and two in the DOC zone of Cortona, situated to the east of Montepulciano in the foothills of the Apennines. These estates have about 115 hectares of vineyard and have been the area of greatest focus for Avignonesi over the past decade. Ettore Falvo has translated his passion for alberello training into the new vineyards planted on their estates. New Sangiovese vineyards are planted at a density of 7500 vines per hectare and the modified alberello they are using ensures earlier ripening, which has given fuller, riper wines than Montepulciano was previously capable of producing. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £335.51
Germain-Saincrit Vignerons Chateau Beausejour Clos de l'Eglise Montagne Saint Emilion
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Lindemans BIN 50 Shiraz South Australia
Description: The Bin 50 Shiraz is medium-bodied and fruit-driven in style- showing an appealing softness and generous flavour. Filled with lifted, varietal Shiraz fruit, soft tannins and an elegant structure. Bright, crimson-red in colour. Vibrant, deep cherry and mulberry juice aromas, with lifted red berries, supported by soft, slightly spicy oak. Those soft, mouth-watering cherry and berry aromas are repeated on the palate. Medium-bodied, with spicy, generous Shiraz fruit flavours on the middle palate, and complex barrel-maturation characters. Finishes with a touch of spice, supported by fine tannins and balanced acidity. The Bin 50 Shiraz is perfect for immediate enjoyment, although it will retain its attractive fruit qualities over the next couple of years, with careful cellaring. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £88.55
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Michele Chiarlo TORTONIANO Barolo DOCG
Description: In 1956, Michele Chiarlo began his career as a producer with a small cellar in Calamandrana, starting off with 5 hectares of his father's company's vineyards, planted with Barbera and Muscat grapes. Today, the 50 hectare estate is spread throughout some of the regions best wine producing areas of Barolo, Gavi and Asti. All the vineyards are carefully preparedand much care is taken between the vineyard and the winery. Here the wines spend 2 years in 50-hl oak barrels and refined 10-12 months in the bottle. 100% Nebiolo this deep redwine is full and complex with amazing richness and intensity. The Life cycle of this wine shows that it is already open and harmonious after 3-4 years, and will continues developing extraordinarily well for up to 8-10 years. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £331.54
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Portal del Monsant BRUNUS Monsant DO
Description: This wine is a blend of 60% Carinyena , 25% Garnacha and 15% Syrah from vines between 20 and50years old. Once in the winery this wine will spend 20 months in American and Franch Oak barrels to produce a deep redwine with a dense aroma of dark stone fruits. Showing pleanty of red berry freshness it is well integrated with a complex structure and good finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £68.28
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Wine Importers CUVEE du CHEVALIER Red Vin de Pays
Description: Wine Importers CUVEE du CHEVALIER Red Vin de Pays from France, Languedoc-Roussillon by Wine Importers Edinburgh (6 x 1.5 Litres) Price: £59.42
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Wine Importers CUVEE du CHEVALIER Red Vin de Pays
Description: Wine Importers CUVEE du CHEVALIER Red Vin de Pays from France, Languedoc-Roussillon by Wine Importers Edinburgh (12 x 75 cl) Price: £56.31
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Michele Chiarlo TORTONIANO Barolo DOCG
Description: In 1956, Michele Chiarlo began his career as a producer with a small cellar in Calamandrana, starting off with 5 hectares of his father's company vineyards, planted with Barbera and Muscat grapes. Today, the 50 hectare estate is spread throughout some of the regions best wine producing areas of Barolo, Gavi and Asti. All the vineyards are carefully preparedand much care is taken between the vineyard and the winery. Here the wines spend 2 years in 50-hl oak barrels and refined 10-12 months in the bottle. 100% Nebiolo this deep redwine has a fascinating, ethereal, complex bouquet. Typical notes of juniper, anise, sweet tobacco and delicate spices are evident in this harmonious wine with a long and pleasant aftertaste. The Life cycle of this wine shows that it is already open and harmonious after 3-4 years, and will continues developing extraordinarily well for up to 8-10 years. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £314.68
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Royal Tokaji Wine Co NYULASZO 1st Growth Tokaji
Description: The Royal Tokaji Wine Company was established in 1989 and the 1st vintage was produced in 1990. Over 50% of the company's vineyards are classified as 1st or 2nd Growths and production is limited to wines with 4 puttonyos and above. It pioneered the production of single vineyard wines and its major role in Tokaji`s renaissance is now widely recognised. This wine is made with great care from the hand picked harvest in the vineyard to ageing a minimum of 3 years in casks at the winery. A blend of 60% Furmint with 20% of both Muscat and Harslevelu this is a sophisticated and complex wine. The herby, honey, spicy nose with hints of raisen is showing rich spicy, marmalade flavours on the palate. Thick texturedand extremely sweet the long finish completes this well balanced wine. Available in 50 cl bottles.
