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50&50 TOSCANA I.G.T. 2012 50&50 is a wine sprung from the friendship which binds the owners of Avignonesi in Montepulciano and Capannelle in Chianti Classico. The first vintage of 50&50 was 1988 and it was born as an experiment, almost by chance: during a jovial dinner the former owners of the two wineries started to compare, mix and match their wines, and came up with the even blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot, that we know today. They had given birth to something truly unique. 2012 VINTAGE ELEGANT like the backbone of our most representative Sangiovese... Melodic wines, perfectly at tune. The balance between taste and tactile sensations is like a rainbow on this scenario. This vintage was mostly dry, characterized by moderate average temperatures. The storms at the end of August came as a precious gift, allowing us to delay the harvest timing and to reach perfect maturation for our berries. Excellent quality and great balance. TASTING NOTES 50&50 has a deep, ruby red color. Aromas of blackcurrants and sour cherries are intertwined with scents of sandalwood, cloves, thyme and menthol. The flavour is rich and enveloping, with lots of ripe fruit and warm notes of baking spices. Long- lingering and elegant, the finish is delicately balsamic. This is a wine suitable for long ageing in the bottle. VINEYARD GRAPES The Merlot is produced by Avignonesi in the cellars of the Lodola estate, located in Valiano, to the north-east of the historic town of Montepulciano. The Sangiovese is produced by Capannelle, located in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico, between Florence and Siena. VINIFICATION HARVEST Hand-picked from our best parcels. VINIFICATION Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature and maceration on the skins for 20- 25 days. AGEING 24 months in French barriques. ALCOHOL AND TOTAL PRODUCTION 13.5% - 24,000 bottles. AWARDS 2012 - 92/100 (WA) | 2012 - 93/100 (Suckling) 2012 - 92/100 (Falstaff) | 2012 - 91/100 3 Stars (Veronelli) 2012 - 4 Viti (AIS) | 2011 - 90/100 (WS) | 2011 - 91/100 (WA) 2011 - 91/100 (Suckling) | 2011 - 92/100 (Veronelli) | 2011 - 96/100 (Falstaff) 2010 - 90/100 (WS) | 2010 - 94/100 (Falstaff) 2009 - 90/100 (WA) | 2009 - 93/100 (Veronelli) | 2009 - 93/100 (Falstaff) WWW.AVIGNONESI.IT.

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