Avignonesi Da-Di Bianco Toscana

Avignonesi Da-Di Bianco ToscanaThis wine is intense but harmonious. Its bold yellow robe and aromas of ripe tropical and stone fruits backed up by pleasant florals. The palate is long, elegant and satisfying. This wine is made from four different vinifications: whole cluster Orpicchio and Vermentino fermented and aged in amphora. Grechetto that undergoes a 6 day carbonic maceration in stainless steel followed by fermentation and ageing in used barriques. Finally, Trebbiano that

hand-picked from the Simpsons vineyards situated on the iconic chalk slopes of the North Downs of Kent

complemented with toasted oak and baking spices

open-top fermenters

100 metres above sea-level

full juicy wine

The fruit is pure and silky

Claudia is an aromatic Nerello Mascalese sourced from pre-phylloxera vines on the slopes of Mount Etna

Cabernet Sauvignon

On arrival at the winery

but this release feels a little more grown up

While the building itself dates to the 1750's

The cool climate and free draining soils are ideal for the growing of Champagne varietals