{"product_id":"occhio-di-pernice-2011-vin-santo-di-montepulciano-doc-da-0-10-lt-avignonesi","title":"Eye of the Partridge 2010 Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC, from 0.10 Lt Avignonesi","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOcchio di Pernice 2011 \u003cstrong\u003eVin Santo di Montepulciano DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e Avignonesi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcchio di Pernice 2011 Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAvignonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweet wine of great charm, born from an ancient Tuscan tradition and interpreted with an intense, deep, and authentic style. Made with \u003cstrong\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, it tells a precious and identity-rich version of Vin Santo, designed for those seeking a complex and personal meditation wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVin Santo di Montepulciano DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e designation expresses one of the most classic chapters of Tuscan viticulture. In this expression, Avignonesi enhances the connection between territory, memory, and craftsmanship, keeping alive a production method that involves drying the grapes, slow fermentation, and long aging in caratelli. The result is a structured sweet wine, concentrated and consistent with Montepulciano's historical vocation for great dessert wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a dense and enveloping profile, rich in warm and mature nuances. On the nose, dried plums, dates, propolis, panpepato, malaga, and tobacco emerge, with further hints of dehydrated apricots, smoked hazelnut, and Christmas spices. The palate is soft, sweet, and spicy, supported by remarkable concentration and a very long retro-nasal persistence. \u003cstrong\u003eOcchio di Pernice 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich and meditative sensation, capable of evolving in the glass and leaving an intense and refined memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVin Santo di Montepulciano DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e shines with Tuscan cantucci, fruit tarts, almond cookies, and desserts based on dehydrated or caramelized fruit. It is also excellent with blue cheeses, aged pecorinos, and dishes with a strong character, where the wine's sweetness finds balance in the dish's savoriness. \u003cstrong\u003eOcchio di Pernice 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e is also perfect as a conversation wine, to be enjoyed slowly at the end of a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eOcchio di Pernice 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e, a serving temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e12 and 14°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. It does not require decanting but can be left to breathe for a few minutes in the glass to enhance its aromatic profile and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003eOcchio di Pernice 2011 Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e means bringing to the table a rare, identity-rich wine with great expressive intensity. The 0.10 L format makes it ideal for a refined tasting, for those who wish to indulge in a precious sip or to elegantly complete a special moment. It is a bottle that unites Tuscan tradition, artisanal care, and taste depth in a memorable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Avignonesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56759226630530,"sku":"ebf66a7b47","price":64.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/167b59ad0f1c8c412653b079ac8393a2.jpg?v=1779234596","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/eye-of-the-partridge-2011-vin-santo-di-montepulciano-doc-da-0-10-lt-avignonesi","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}