About Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese)
- Price Range
- $24-30
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Avignonesi's flagship wine and the estate's benchmark expression of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, made from 100% estate-grown Prugnolo Gentile (the local Sangiovese clone) farmed biodynamically. Aromas of ripe cherry, red plum and violet lead to a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins, lively acidity and notes of dried herbs, spice and tobacco. Aged around 18 months in a combination of large Slavonian oak casks and barriques.
This is the wine that shows what biodynamic farming can do for Vino Nobile — pure, precise Sangiovese fruit without makeup.
New to wine?
An approachable, food-friendly introduction to Sangiovese-based Tuscan reds — structured but not overly tannic.
Food Pairings
A classic match for Tuscan cuisine: bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù, and roasted lamb with rosemary. Its acidity also cuts through tomato-based pasta dishes.
When to drink it
Everyday fine dining, Tuscan-style dinners, gifting to wine enthusiasts new to Sangiovese
Terroir & Winemaking
Estate-grown Prugnolo Gentile from vines aged roughly 11-37 years, farmed under organic/biodynamic (Demeter-certified) methods since Avignonesi's 2009 ownership change. Aged approximately 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks and French oak barriques, followed by bottle refinement before release.
About the producer
AvignonesiItaly's largest biodynamic estate, revered for its legendary Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo.Visit the producer page →More wines from Avignonesi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Avignonesi's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano made from?
- It is made from 100% Prugnolo Gentile, the local biotype of Sangiovese grown around Montepulciano in southern Tuscany.
- How is this wine different from Avignonesi's Rosso di Montepulciano?
- Vino Nobile is the estate's DOCG-level flagship red, aged longer (about 18 months in oak) and built from riper selections, while Rosso di Montepulciano is the fresher, earlier-drinking DOC sibling.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Classic Tuscan dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù, and roasted lamb, as well as rich tomato-based pastas.
- Is Avignonesi's Vino Nobile organic or biodynamic?
- Yes. Avignonesi has farmed its estate vineyards organically and biodynamically (Demeter-certified) since new ownership took over in 2009.
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