Avignonesi Il Marzocco 2022
The wine has a bright golden color.
Captivating with explosive notes of fresh flowers, such as acacia, and ripe pineapple accompanied by intriguing nuances of vanilla.
Elegant, dynamic, deep, luxurious, creamy, with notes of elderflower, orange, fresh apricot, and a delightful, bright, appetizing aftertaste.
The wine is served with fish, shellfish, poultry, smoked meats, and cheeses.
Specifications
- Country: Italy
- Region: Tuscany
- Manufacturer: Avignonesi
- Grape variety: Chardonnay: 100%
- Wine: White, dry
- Alc: 13%
- Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
- Organic: Yes
- Type of drink: Wine
Interesting facts
The white wine "Il Marzocco" is produced from Chardonnay grapes grown in the foothills of Cortona. Thanks to the northern exposure and soil consisting of layers of clay and sand of Pleistocene origin, the organic vineyard is ideally suited for growing fresh and aromatic Chardonnay. Since 2014, the wine has acquired the status of Toscana IGT. This is due to the purchase of the Lodola estate by Avignonesi, where the main production and aging cellars were relocated. The wine is named after the marble lion statue "Il Marzocco", located in front of the Palazzo Avignonesi in Montepulciano. The wine has good aging potential — for 5 years and more.
About the Manufacturer
The history of the Avignonesi Wine House began in the second half of the 16th century when the beautiful Palazzo Avignonesi was built in Montepulciano according to the designs of architect Jacopo Barozzi. In its cellars, barrels of "Vino Nobile" wine belonging to the Avignonesi family were stored. "Quality is created by people: it is perfected through experience, dreams, and dedication to the craft," — these words encapsulate the philosophy of the Avignonesi Wine House, which has centuries of experience behind it and has realized its dream of producing high-quality wines that celebrate its region. Several centuries later, in 1974, significant changes occurred in the company — the management of the winery passed to three brothers Falvo, who transformed Avignonesi into a strong player in the Italian wine market and became one of the largest landowners in the region with over 250 hectares of holdings, of which 225 hectares were dedicated to vineyards. The main activity of Avignonesi is focused on producing powerful red wines "Vino Nobile", which brought fame to the wine house. Avignonesi also produces a small volume of dessert wine "Vin Santo" — one of the best in its class. In addition to traditional wines from the Montalcino region, the company produces super Tuscan wines: "Desiderio" from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, "50 & 50" from Sangiovese and Merlot, as well as white wine "Il Marzocco" from Chardonnay. Avignonesi also produces excellent grappa and "Extra Vergin" olive oil, harvested from its own olive groves.
