When it All Clicks - Avignonesi Harvest Report 2015
2015 is first and foremost about balance; balance between sun and rain, which in turn brought balanced growth in the vineyards, a balanced grape yield per plant, a beautiful harvest period and wines with a wonderful balance between power and elegance.
Since Virginie Saverys took over the winery in 2009, all efforts at Avignonesi have been concentrated not only on crafting the best wines...
The winery is named after the Avignonesi family, the founders of the original estate.
Constant research and development aimed at expressing the true character of the Montepulciano terroir has, over time, earned the winery a well-deserved place among the flagship producers of Tuscany.
In 2009, Avignonesi was acquired by Virginie Saverys who has since introduced organic and biodynamic farming methods to craft distinct, genuine wi...
At Avignonesi, looking after our 200 hectares of vineyards keeps our agronomists busy all year round.
We are the stewards of the land on which we grow our vines. In order to create the healthiest growing habitat for our grapes, we must let the vineyards imitate nature as far as possible, despite the fact that they are monocultures.
We use no chemical herbicides, pesticides or fertilisers and try to see to the vineyard’s needs t...
Our main aim is to make terroir-driven wines which express the distinct character of our vineyards. We use indigenous yeasts when we can and pursue subtle wine management to help each wine find its natural path and preserve the characteristics of each grape lot. We ferment and age each lot separately for our classic wines, and only decide on which blend we think will do a particular grape and vintage justice after the ageing process.
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Healthier wines for healthier people, but also a healthier land
and a healthier environment to pass on to future generations.
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