Avignonesi Toscana Grifi 2018

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Avignonesi Toscana Grifi This risk-rewarding wine is for bullish producers only. In fact in 2014, Grifi was not produced due to adverse climate conditions. An incredible blend where Sangiovese’s freshness perfectly merges with the Cabernet Sauvignon’s backbone. Another fine example of a great blend for ageing. 2016 Vintage The balanced weather conditions of this vintage, characterised by the right amount of all the elements, enabled to make powerful, yet elegant wines. A mild and relatively dry winter was overthrown by a cold and wet spring. Summer was warm and sunny, which compensated for the wet and cold spring. A cold September with Nordic winds allowed for the grapes to reach perfect maturity. Tasting Notes The assembly of two tardive varieties during a balanced Tuscan vintage gives a fresh, joyous character to this wine. On the nose, the wine reveals notes of blueberries, blackberries, incense and cocoa 90%. With hints of pepper and oyster shell, on the palate, it unfolds as a balsamic and apricot explosion. Fresh and sapid, it has a great persistency. Grape variety: 50% Sangiovese & 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Harvest: The Sangiovese was picked on September 29th, the Cabernet Sau

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