In Avane
イン・アヴァーネ
Agricola San Felice
Chardonnay · Semillon · Sauvignon Blanc
About this wine
Part of the Vitiarium Collection, In Avane is a single-vineyard white blend of roughly 85% Chardonnay with Semillon and a touch of Sauvignon Blanc. Its name references 'Avenal', the Etruscan name for the area, evoking the ancient culture of San Felice's territory.
A rounder, more textured alternative to the estate's varietal Chardonnay.
Sommelier's Note
"In Avane shows San Felice isn't only about Sangiovese — its whites deserve just as much attention."
Food Pairings
Pairs with roasted chicken, creamy risottos, and grilled white fish.
When to drink it
Elegant dinners, seafood pairing menus
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- $33 (approx. ¥5,100; reference conversion from US retail)
Terroir & Winemaking
A single-vineyard mixed-harvest field blend of roughly 85% Chardonnay, Semillon, and a touch of Sauvignon Blanc; part of the four-wine Vitiarium Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Avane made from?
- It is a single-vineyard blend of roughly 85% Chardonnay with Semillon and a touch of Sauvignon Blanc.
- What does the name mean?
- In Avane references 'Avenal', the ancient Etruscan name for the area where San Felice's vineyards are located.
- Is In Avane oak-aged?
- It is fermented and aged with attention to preserving freshness, allowing the Chardonnay's fruit and the Semillon's texture to remain the focus.
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