The wine region of Vin Santo di Montepulciano is located in the region of Vin Santo of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Avignonesi or the Domaine Avignonesi produce mainly wines sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vin Santo di Montepulciano are Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vin Santo di Montepulciano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, dried fruit or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Vin Santo di Montepulciano is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness. We currently count 24 estates and châteaux in the of Vin Santo di Montepulciano, producing 28 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vin Santo di Montepulciano go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
The 11 producers within the group saw total sales reach 2.3 million bottles for 2021 which erased the general 23% contraction in sales during 2020 and surpassed 2019’s 2.2 million bottles sold. What’s more, the per bottle price rose 2% from 2020 to an average of 17.35€. This is an important distinction in a country where sparkling wines are regularly found in supermarkets for 2€ a bottle or even less. The Corpinnat producers admit that this rise in price will unfortunately be offset ...
AXA Millésimes has expanded its footprint in California by purchasing Platt Vineyard on the western reaches of Sonoma Coast for an undisclosed sum. The French insurance giant’s wine division made its first foray into the Golden State when it bought Napa Valley winery Outpost back in 2018. Managing director Christian Seely has been on the hunt for a vineyard of similar quality to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay ever since. AXA Millésimes jumped at the opportunity to snap up the 111-hectare Plat ...
Celebrities from all walks of fame are stepping into the wine world. Sports stars, actors, musicians and TV personalities are all jumping on the wine bandwagon, some owning vineyards and others getting more hands-on in the winemaking itself. This growing trend shows no sign of slowing with recent celebrities to launch their own wines including George Clooney, Gordon Ramsey and Gary Barlow. The Take That star follows in the footsteps of pop singer Kylie Minigue, who launched a successful range of ...
