50&50 Toscana IGT Avignonesi Capannelle

The 50&50 Toscana IGT Avignonesi Capannelle wine is a prestigious red wine born from the collaboration between two renowned Tuscan wineries, Avignonesi and Capannelle. This wine represents a perfect balance between Merlot and Sangiovese grapes, hence the name 50&50. The production area stretches between the hills of Montepulciano and Gaiole in Chianti, two wine-growing areas of great importance in Tuscany. The soils from which the grapes derive are very different: in Montepulciano we find clay soils, rich in skeleton, which give the wine structure and power, while in Gaiole the soils are more sandy and calcareous, which give elegance and finesse. The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. Vinification takes place separately for the two varieties: the Merlot is harvested in late September, and the Sangiovese in mid-October. After fermentation, which takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, the wines are blended and the aging phase begins. The aging of 50&50 Toscana IGT Avignonesi Capannelle takes place in French oak barriques for 18 months, a period during which the wine acquires complexity and harmony. Subsequently, the wine rests in bottle for at least 6 months before being released. The result is a red wine of great structure and complexity, with an aromatic bouquet ranging from ripe red fruits to spices, with notes of chocolate and tobacco. The palate is full, round, with soft tannins and a long, lingering finish. It is a wine that pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, game and aged cheeses.