{"product_id":"avignonesi-50-50-capannelle-2021","title":"Avignonesi 50 \u0026 50 Capannelle 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvignonesi 50 \u0026amp; 50 Capannelle is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red blend\u003c\/strong\u003e that harmoniously combines Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. On the nose, it is intense, characterised by clear notes of violet, rose petals, cherry and red fruits, enriched with hints of bay leaf and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the tasting reveals remarkable elegance and freshness, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003esilky smoothness\u003c\/strong\u003e and velvety tannins. The flavour profile stands out for its rich and persistent texture, dominated by ripe fruit and warm spicy notes, leading to a \u003cstrong\u003elong, balsamic finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Tuscan excellence is born from the historic collaboration between the Avignonesi and Capannelle wineries. The vineyards are located in the picturesque province of Siena, stretching between the areas of Gaiole in Chianti and Valiano di Montepulciano. The vines benefit from the \u003cstrong\u003etemperate Mediterranean climate\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of the Sienese hills, a key factor in achieving full ripeness and a well-defined aromatic profile. The soils, composed of \u003cstrong\u003eclay, silt and limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, give the wine a solid structure and a precise flavour that enhance its \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial expression\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with manual harvesting and a \u003cstrong\u003ecareful selection of the grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are vinified separately to preserve their varietal identity until the final blend. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, accompanied by a 20-25 day maceration on the skins in \u003cstrong\u003evertical truncated-cone vats\u003c\/strong\u003e made of Slavonian oak. This method encourages precise extraction of colour and phenolic texture. Subsequently, the wine matures for 24 months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stage that stabilises the structural balance and ensures an enveloping and complex flavour evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1988 during a convivial dinner, this iconic \u003cstrong\u003eToscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates the pursuit of excellence by two historic wineries. The blend, in equal parts, combines the vigorous Sangiovese from Capannelle with the seductive \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot from Avignonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged for 24 months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e. This partnership delivers a glass of impeccable elegance, enhanced by velvety tannins. A multi-award-winning oenological masterpiece, capable of winning the Grappoli di Bibenda and topping the rankings of James Suckling and Robert Parker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avignonesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45634769191083,"sku":"58226","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/avignonesi-50-50-capannelle-2021_58226_1_45d8bc0e-efdd-40d3-9fc2-4e086c2d7c95.webp?v=1773779843","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/avignonesi-50-50-capannelle-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}