Avignonesi Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC 100ml 2005 philippe-collotte Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel

Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel occurs and completes in spring or before

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and mulberries

Justin Bubb has employed whole berry fermentation with 30% carbonic maceration

stripping are done by hand with meticulous care

Avignonesi Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC 100ml 2005 philippe-collotte Natural malolactic fermentation in barrelIntense aromas of caramel and walnut husk, hints of honeydew honey, nutmeg and spearmint. In retrospect: candied orange and butter biscuits. On the palate: notes of dried figs, almonds, orange marmalade and rosemary. A balance between sweetness and acidity; a long and sensual aftertaste.