Avignonesi

Avignonesi is one of the most known producers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, though their vineyards are located in both Montepulciano and Cortona, which is on the Umbrian border. Their Montepulciano estate is their largest with 8 different vineyards that have different soils and micro-climates. As they have 200 hectares across multiple zones, they have been able to plant numerous grape varieties with good success – including Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. All grapes have been farmed organically since 2011 and they will receive official certification in 2015. Since 1988, they have been in partnership with Capannelle, a top Chianti producer from Gaiole, to produce the wine 50 & 50 together. Avignonesi provides their top Merlot while Capannelle adds 50% to the blend from a lot of their best Sangiovese. The historic collaboration began following an extraordinary harvest. The incredibly high quality encouraged the belief that their partnership could result is something exceptional.