The estate’s 2006 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Grandi Annate has the body and structural components to balance its super-ripe dark fruit. Black cherries, mint, licorice and white flowers are some of the aromas and flavors that take shape in this extroverted, unusual Vino Nobile. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026.
Unfortunately I wasn’t able to taste the complete line-up from Avignonesi this year. The Cortona Desiderio and both Vin Santos had not been bottled as we went to press. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405