Avignonesi, Vin Santo di Montepulciano, Occhio Pernice, Tuscany

An introduction to Avignonesi, Vin Santo di Montepulciano, Occhio Pernice, Tuscany

Residing in the heart of Tuscany, Avignonesi is a winery distinguished for its timeless wine crafting tradition, one of which is the Vin Santo di Montepulciano. The Occhio di Pernice, a variant of Vin Santo, is a rarity in the wine world, created predominantly from the Sangiovese grape, known locally as Prugnolo Gentile. Avignonesi's Vin Santo di Montepulciano Occhio di Pernice uncovers an enchanting world of flavor, featuring a symphony of dried fruit, honey, and spice aromas with a fascinating underpinning of tobacco and tea leaves. The wine's exceptional balance of sweetness and acidity, its remarkably concentrated flavor profile, and a finish that lingers make it a true Tuscan treasure.

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Understanding Avignonesi, Vin Santo di Montepulciano, Occhio Pernice, Tuscany

The process of crafting this exquisite wine begins with hand-harvesting the Sangiovese grapes. They are then naturally dried on straw mats to concentrate their sugars and flavors. The pressing is gentle, ensuring only the most exceptional juice is used. This dessert wine is then aged in small oak barrels called "caratelli" for a minimum of ten years. Over this time, the wine develops an intricate, rich profile that seamlessly intertwines sweet and savory notes. This long, labor-intensive process contributes to the Vin Santo's rarity and precious nature.

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