There are many great, beautiful, and historic wineries located all around Tuscany that produce incredible wines. If you are a wine-lover that is planning a trip to the region, you will never find yourself in short supply of options for vineyard tours and wine tastings as most areas have wineries located in them and many boast famous and celebrated wineries. However, amongst all of those options that you may have in front of you, few are so lauded and lovely as Avignonesi.
Located in Montepulciano, southern Tuscany, and named for the family that originally founded it, Avignonesi is a truly beautiful wine estate that is one of the region’s most respected producers, making wines that are celebrated worldwide. If you have found a
vacation rental in Montepulciano and are interested in the wine culture of the region, it is one of the undisputed highlights and a key attraction in the area.
The impossibly picturesque, sprawling estate of Avignonesi is made up of 200 hectares of grounds, the majority of which are in the Montepulciano DOCG. While the complex is made up of a few different areas, the main estate of Le Capezzine is comprised of a traditional vinsantaia (a facility in which Vin Santo is made), some cellars, rows upon rows of grapes in the vineyard, and the renowned Vigna Tonda, which is an experimental vineyard known for its distinct landscaping with a section that is planted in a unique circular formation.
Located in Montepulciano, southern Tuscany, and named for the family that originally founded it, Avignonesi is a truly beautiful wine estate that is one of the region’s most respected producers, making wines that are celebrated worldwide. If you have found a
vacation rental in Montepulciano and are interested in the wine culture of the region, it is one of the undisputed highlights and a key attraction in the area.
The impossibly picturesque, sprawling estate of Avignonesi is made up of 200 hectares of grounds, the majority of which are in the Montepulciano DOCG. While the complex is made up of a few different areas, the main estate of Le Capezzine is comprised of a traditional vinsantaia (a facility in which Vin Santo is made), some cellars, rows upon rows of grapes in the vineyard, and the renowned Vigna Tonda, which is an experimental vineyard known for its distinct landscaping with a section that is planted in a unique circular formation.
The simple architecture and farm buildings, the striking landscaping in this part of the estate, the perfect rows of vines throughout the rest of it, the lush greenery and rolling hills in the background, and the soft Tuscan light all make for an incredibly pretty picture and few other wine estates in the region could compete in terms of pure aesthetic appeal. If you're really looking to get away from it all, escape daily life and worries, and to experience Tuscan wine culture in the most magical setting possible, this is surely it. Many comment that it doesn't even seem real upon visiting!
Using biodynamic and organic growing practices, placing a huge emphasis on producing socially responsible wine, and hand-picking their grapes, Avignonesi is all about making the best and highest quality wines possible. In fact, it is, in large part, thanks to the wines that have long since come from Avignonesi that the DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano originally gained such international fame and recognition in the 1980s in the first place. Today, it is one of the best known types of wines in the world and the estate now makes a 100% Sangiovese Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that competes with the neighbouring Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino in quality and beats it in value. They make over a dozen kinds of wine in total today including a Vin Santo, two Grappas, and more.
Tours of the winery, cooking classes, and other experiences are offered on the estate with everything handled with great care and attention to detail. The best option is to sign up for the 3 hour package that offers a tour, wine tasting, and wine and food pairing lunch. This takes you through every step in the winemaking process, allows you to explore their wine production facilities and storage rooms, and (the most important part) allows you to try a bunch of their wines, which pair deliciously with the food made using fresh vegetables grown in their own gardens. Dining while taking in views over the Tuscan landscape that unfolds beautifully below the dining room completes the whole thing rather nicely indeed.
For an idyllic and magical wine experience in Tuscany, if you have found a holiday rental in Montepulciano, a visit to Avignonesi really ticks all of the right boxes.
Using biodynamic and organic growing practices, placing a huge emphasis on producing socially responsible wine, and hand-picking their grapes, Avignonesi is all about making the best and highest quality wines possible. In fact, it is, in large part, thanks to the wines that have long since come from Avignonesi that the DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano originally gained such international fame and recognition in the 1980s in the first place. Today, it is one of the best known types of wines in the world and the estate now makes a 100% Sangiovese Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that competes with the neighbouring Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino in quality and beats it in value. They make over a dozen kinds of wine in total today including a Vin Santo, two Grappas, and more.
Tours of the winery, cooking classes, and other experiences are offered on the estate with everything handled with great care and attention to detail. The best option is to sign up for the 3 hour package that offers a tour, wine tasting, and wine and food pairing lunch. This takes you through every step in the winemaking process, allows you to explore their wine production facilities and storage rooms, and (the most important part) allows you to try a bunch of their wines, which pair deliciously with the food made using fresh vegetables grown in their own gardens. Dining while taking in views over the Tuscan landscape that unfolds beautifully below the dining room completes the whole thing rather nicely indeed.
For an idyllic and magical wine experience in Tuscany, if you have found a holiday rental in Montepulciano, a visit to Avignonesi really ticks all of the right boxes.
