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Vin Santo di Montepulciano

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Vin santo has become something of a rarity in Tuscany. Occhio di Pernice is a rarity among rarities, because it is made in minute quantities and not with the usual white grapes, but with Sangiovese. Avignonesi has kept this almost-forgotten tradition alive in its most authentic form, drying the grapes naturally and leaving the concentrated sugary must to ferment and age on ‘mother’ yeasts for up to 15 years in small casks exposed to the heat and the cold of the changing seasons in an open loft on its Capezzine estate. The result is one of the most exclusive (and expensive) liquids in Italian wine. Production is variable, but typically consists of about 1,500 half bottles and a certain number of 100ml phials that you can slip into your hand-luggage for the flight home. Avignonesi was taken over in 2009 and converted to organic/biodynamic viticulture by the Belgian Virginie Saverys.
Sun-dried raisin notes followed by an array of fresh fig and saffron to mint, acacia and cigar leaf aromas. Staggering density of texture and a kaleidoscope of taste sensations; intensely sweet but with a great crunch of acidity through the long finish.

Sangiovese

Avignonesi, Occhio di Pernice, Vin Santo di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy, 2002

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Vin santo has become something of a rarity in Tuscany. Occhio di Pernice is a rarity among rarities, because it is made in minut

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Avignonesi, Occhio di Pernice, Vin Santo di Montepulciano, 2002

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