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“Lively and fruity, with dried berry, black cherry and spices on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a long finish. Best after 2010. 17,250 cases made." –JS (10/31/2010)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2007 vintage):
"The 2007 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is very pretty in this vintage. Soft and caressing throughout, the wine offers up red cherries, flowers and spices, all of which come together in the exotic, ripe style of the vintage. Avignonesi’s Vino Nobile can be inconsistent, but in 2007 it shows a gorgeous juiciness to the fruit that is impossible to resist. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013." - Antonio Galloni (8/2010)

90 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine (2006 vintage):

“Ripe strawberry and blackberry aromas follow through to a full body, with plenty of rich, luscious fruit, fine tannins and a clean finish. Mouthwateringly delicious. Drink now. 8,500 cases imported." –JS (10/31/2009)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2006 vintage):
"The estate’s 2006 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is especially round and harmonious in this vintage. Ripe red cherries, leather, licorice and spices come together in this soft, accessible Vino Nobile. The finish is long, perfumed and quite pretty. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014.

The highlights among these new releases from Avignonesi, not surprisingly, are the Vin Santos, which in 1997 are nothing short of utterly profound. The wines actually benefit from being opened at least several hours prior to being served. As we went to press the Falvo family announced the sale of its remaining 10% holding in the winery to Virginie Saverys, director of Compagnie Maritime Belge, a Belgian shipping company. Ms. Saverys has been a shareholder since 2007. Based on the reds I have tasted here throughout the years there certainly seems to be an opportunity to increase quality in many of the wines. It is hard to imagine any proprietor in their right mind doing anything to touch the Vin Santos, as these remain some of the most profound wines in the world." - Antonio Galloni (8/2009)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 90 Points (2004 vintage)

Rank #81 Top 100 Wines of 2006,  90 Points & "Smart Buys" - Wine Spectator Magazine (2003 vintage)

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