In 1309 pope Clement V transferred the papal residence from Rome to Avignon, France. In 1377, when pope Gregory XI moved the papal residence back to Rome, some noble families of Avignon left France to follow him. It was at that time, in Italy, that one of those families became known as Avignonesi - probably to simplify an otherwise difficult, foreign name. Soon the Avignonesi family separated into three branches which settled in Rome, Siena and Montepulciano.
It is not known exactly when Avignonesi's cellars were built, but they are doubtless among the most ancient in Italy. Palazzo Avignonesi was built according to a design by Jacopo Barozzi (called Vignola) in the second half of the XVI century and it has always been the cellars' seat.
In 1974 the Falvo brothers, owners of the vineyards in the municipality of Cortona, took over Avignonesi and refounded it investing greatly in viniculture, selecting the local varieties and introducing classical ones such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir. Nowadays, Avignonesi consists of four wine-producing estates: Le Capezzine, I Poggetti, La Selva and La Lombarda. In total they comprise 218 hectares of open ground, 103 ha of vineyards and 7 ha of olive groves.
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The 2010 vintage has grapes from two of Avignonesi's vineyard properties, Le Capezzine and I Poggetti. Lots of fresh, mature fruit, typical to Sangiovese are present in the wine; balance, structure and acidity that will permit this wine to age in time, and distinctive balsamic notes, a trademark of...
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Ruby red in color with a bouquet reminiscent of wild berries intertwined with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a touch of freshly cut grass; the taste is round, fruity and well-balanced, with a lively freshness on the finish.
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Deep ruby red color, the Desiderio 2008 reveals inviting aromas of
blackberries and red currant, unfolding on a bed on undergrowth and spiced with hints of mint and sage leaves. Full-bodied, with elegant tannins and fresh acidity, the 2008 Desiderio provides a lush, long-lasting drinking...
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Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannic.
Serving suggestions: this important wine is ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses.
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Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannin.
Serving suggestions: this important wine is ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses.
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Vino Nobile Grandi Annate is garnet red in color; its bouquet remind of red berries with a slight scent of violet; the taste is full-bodied, round, with a very long finish.
A great wine ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses.
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#83 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2010
The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (mostly Prugnolo Gentile with some Canaiolo and Mammolino) presents a riche, riper expression of black cherries, licorice and smoke, in a linear, understated style, with notable purity and outstanding balance. Although delicious...
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Intense, ruby red in color, its bouquet is delicate and persistent, with a slight scent of wild fruits; the taste is fullbodied, harmonious and round.
Serving suggestions: roast and grilled meat, game and mature
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85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
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The 1997 vintage of this wine was ranked #4 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2001
85% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Cabernet-Sauvignon. Ageing: in oak barrels for 30 months. Refinement in bottles: 9 months. Characteristics: Vino Nobile Grandi Annate is garnet red in color; its bouquet remind of red...
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Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino
Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannin. This wine is ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses.
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