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Avignonesi consists of four wine-producing estates: Le Capezzine, I Poggetti, La Selva and La Lombarda. In total they comprise 225 hectares of open ground, 109 ha of vineyards and 3 ha of olive groves.

Fattoria "Le Capezzine" read more...(altitude m 300)

Only a few kilometres from Montepulciano, close to the village of Valiano, stands the old farm estate Le Capezzine. It is the heart of the company and it has been impeccably restored. It contains spacious cellars for vinification, cellars for ageing and storing, the vinsantaia, the frantoio (the olive oil mill), warehouses and offices.

The estate comprises 19 hectares, of which 7 hectares of vineyards divided as follows: 6 (Prugnolo Gentile) of albarello vines in the "settonce" pattern; 1 dedicated to density experimentation ranging from 2,000 to 8,500 vines per hectare with six different rootstocks; finally 0,4 hectares are dedicated to growing ancient varieties indigenous to Montepulciano and the surrounding area.

Estate "I Poggetti" (altitude m 290)

This estate is composed of two farms, all located within the boundary of Montepulciano, on the Argiano hills, where Avignonesi’s Vino Nobile has always been produced. The total land area is 68 hectares, 30 of which are used to cultivate Prugnolo Gentile, Mammolo and Canaiolo. Two hectares are planted with the Correggiolo variety of olives which are used to produce the green and aromatic extravirgin olive oil typical of Montepulciano.

Estate "La Selva" (altitude m 300)

La Selva is situated at Cignano, on the hills of the Chiuso di Cortona and consists of 4 farms - La Selva, Val di Capraia, Paggino and Pian dell’Oca, four superior locations dedicated to the cultivation of classical vine varieties. It covers a total area of 96 hectares, 51 of which are vineyards and 1 olive groves. Here are grown the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc.

Estate "La Lombarda" (altitude m 300)

This is a 42-hectare farm located close to Le Capezzine and within the uncontaminated countryside of the Chiuso della Valdichiana hills. The soil here is particularly well suited to vine growing. At the moment there are 20 hectares of new vineyards at high density, dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Nero and Merlot.    (hide)

dannelson22 reviewed Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005:

November 2009

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A lighter, dryer Sangiovese but certainly smooth and well balanced with its low tannins. The 2005 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano presents hints of minerals, smoke and tobacco along with the traditional black cherry notes.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005

Starting at $9^.87 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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brucealti reviewed Avignonesi Vino Nobiledi Montepulciano 2004:

September 2009

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Avignonesi Vino Nobiledi Montepulciano 2004

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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dmcker wrote in the forum topic: Vin Santo Recommendations

August 2009

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FYI, here's what Ian D'Agata, via Tanzer's website, had to say about Avignonesi's Occhio de Pernice (along with giving it 95 points). I love the last sentence in his description. Never have considered tooth enamel as a...

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Eric Guido wrote in the forum topic: Vin Santo Recommendations

August 2009

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I guess I'l save the Avignonesi for purchases upon release due to the prices I'm seeing. dmcker, ,have you ever done business with JJ Buckely? I recall hearing about some nightmare situations with them from member of the...

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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: Vin Santo Recommendations

August 2009

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Avignonesi is one of the tops and priced accordingly, Their Occhio de Pernice is one of the very few Vin Santos to be made primarily from red grapes, Sangiovese. It is incredibly intense and ranks among the greatest...

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dmcker wrote in the forum topic: Vin Santo Recommendations

August 2009

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Personally have had very little Vin Santo, since I usually head in the grappa ... Of what I have had, Avignonesi (from Montepulciano) sticks in my memory as the best, though I also remember it not being cheap. Its...

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penguinoid wrote in the forum topic: how old are you drinkin'

August 2009

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I rarely get to drink anything much older than, say, 2000. I've had a few nice ... only about $7 on eBay ;-) Avignonesi Il Marzocco Toscana IGT 1988 http://www.snooth.com/wine/avignonesi-il-marzocco-toscana-igt-1988/ And...

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penguinoid reviewed Avignonesi Il Marzocco Toscana IGT 1988:

July 2009

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After being allowed to breath for a bit, came together as lightly oaked, lemon with a hint of apricot, quite minerally. Started off very honeyed, but this diminished a little after opening.

Avignonesi Il Marzocco Toscana IGT 1988

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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courtcas reviewed Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003:

May 2009

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Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003

Starting at $26^.38 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Dan wrote in the forum topic: Gambero Rosso Recap

March 2009

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@Jill, sorry you had to deal with that. You missed some good wines. @RB, yes, ... wines, I tasted the '96 Avignonesi right out of the gates, it was Table 9. However, I found it to be a little too fleshy and lacking...

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