Avignonesi
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Tuscany | 3 | 90 (VN) | HK$5,745.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)Blackish ruby color. Expansive, penetrating aromas of plum, mocha, vanilla and tar. Round and elegant, but with substantial concentration and extract. Velvety and long. Shows the alcoholic warmth and very ripe fruit of the 1997 vintage. Shapely, classy wine. |
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Tuscany | 2 | - | HK$5,365.00 | |||||
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Discover the distinct taste of the Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot 1998, a sublime vintage characterised by its profound complexity and richness. Produced by the renowned Tuscan vineyard, Avignonesi, this merlot exudes an expressive bouquet of ripe dark fruits, sweet spices, and hints of rich chocolate - a testament to Avignonesi's masterful blend of tradition and innovation. The berries are handpicked to ensure optimum ripeness, from the vineyard's indigenous clayey soil. They are then fermented in French oak barrels for two years, intensifying the wine's opulent flavour profile. The outcome is an awe-inspiring merlot with profound depth and balance, notable tannins subtly layered with a smooth finish. A memorable offering from one of Italy's most cherished wineries, the Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot 1998 symbolises the best features of Tuscan winemaking and is a must-have addition to any collector's cache. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 100 (WA) | HK$6,385.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (100)This wine merits every one of these 100 points. The 2001 Vin Santo di Montepulciano Occhio di Pernice (375 milliliters) is a singular work of art and a profound expression of Tuscany. I know Avignonesi owner Virginie Saverys would like to draw attention to the other wines in her portfolio, and she has every right to do so. But I just want to cry. When you have a wine as profound and perfect as this, everything else fades fast into the background. Virginie likes to say that Occhio di Pernice (made with red grapes) is the male and the Vin Santo di Montepulciano (made from white grapes) is the female. This is a great observation. The bouquet here is smoky and savory, but brilliant and sophisticated at the same time. You get an infinite array of caramel, maple syrup, espresso bean, licorice and candied fruit aromas. There's so much dried fig as well. The concentration and thickness is out of this world. This wine is built like a tank and I'm not sure it will ever exit its drinking prime. |
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