Oceano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.G. Toscana

Profile

A thick floor of clay topped by a thin calcareous layer characterises the Nobile’s underworld. The clay acts as a water reserve releasing just the right amount to the vineyards. This magical environment is where the tasting palette of Sangiovese comes to life. Based on the plots’ geolocation the grapes take on a nuance of their own. Our single vineyards represent the Sangiovese tasting palette with which our Nobile is made. All vinified in the same manner, they are truly different yet can come together harmonically.

2019 vintage

In 2019, the vineyard enjoyed everything it required: abundant water, light and warmth, creating the perfect conditions for producing a large quantity of high-quality grapes. The wines reflect the lightness and generosity with which the vintage was approached.

Grapes

100% Sangiovese

Alcohol

14%

Production

645 bottles

Tasting notes

The aromatic profile of Oceano is defined by advanced maturity, where notes of dried plums intertwine with a refined bouquet of sweet spices and delicate hints of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is broad and warm, enveloping the sip with a persistent spicy texture and recurring touches of vanilla. The structure is supported by dense, precise tannins, which lend rigor and impeccable definition to the palate, ensuring a finish of great nobility and depth of flavor. 2019 2018 2017

Vintage technical details

2019

OCEANO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G.
TOSCANA 2019 A thick floor of clay topped by a thin calcareous layer characterises the Nobile’s underworld. The clay acts as a water reserve releasing just the right amount to the vineyards. This magical environment is where the tasting palette of Sangiovese comes to life. Based on the plots’ geolocation the grapes take on a nuance of their own. Our single vineyards represent the Sangiovese tasting palette with which our Nobile is made. All vinified in the same manner, they are truly different yet can come together harmonically. 201 9 VINTAGE In 2019, the vineyard enjoyed everything it required: abundant water, light and warmth, creating the perfect conditions for producing a large quantity of high-quality grapes. The wines reflect the lightness and generosity with which the vintage was approached. TASTING NOTES The aromatic profile of Oceano is defined by advanced maturity, where notes of dried plums intertwine with a refined bouquet of sweet spices and delicate hints of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is broad and warm, enveloping the sip with a persistent spicy texture and recurring touches of vanilla. The structure is supported by dense, precise tannins, which lend rigor and impeccable definition to the palate, ensuring a finish of great nobility and depth of flavor. ..................................................................................................................................................... The sediments you might find in this wine show that it is made of pure Sangiovese with minimal intervention. The deposit is due to its high content of a natural antioxidant called quercetin, which is perfectly safe. This is not a flaw, it is a characteristic of the pure Sangiovese. GRAPES 100% Sangiovese ALCOHOL 14% PRODUCTION 654 bottles ..................................................................................................................................................... FROM VINEYARD TO VINIFICATION SOIL TYPE The Pliocene soil (3-5 million years ago) of marine origin is rich in clay, silt and limestone. It is characterised by the presence of “mattaione”, a deep, sodic clay with a distinctive bluish colour. The soil is alkaline and poor in organic matter. VINEYARD SPECIFICS This vineyard was planted in 2002. The vines are bush-trained at an altitude of 290 metres a.s.l. / 951 feet a.s.l. and grow at a density of 5,128 plants / hectare (2,051 plants / acre) with a North-West row orientation. HARVEST 1-2 October VINIFICATION The grapes were destemmed and crushed, then vinified in stainless steel cone-shaped tanks. Maceration on the skins lasted 33 days. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out by yeasts selected from our in-house pied de cuve. AGEING 17 months in oak

2018

OCEANO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G. 2018 LIFE THROUGH A GLASS A thick floor of clay topped by a thin calcareous layer characterises the Nobile’s underworld. The clay acts as a water reserve releasing just the right amount to the vineyards. This magical environment is where the tasting palette of Sangiovese comes to life. Based on the plots’ geolocation the grapes take on a nuance of their own. Our single vineyards represent the Sangiovese tasting palette with which our Nobile is made. All vinified in the same manner, they are truly different yet can come together harmonically. 201 8 VINTAGE This great vintage is reflected in abundant and healthy bunches that have filled our organic vineyards. A warm spring kicked off
what turned out to be an exciting year. The grapes benefited from a mild summer with occasional showers, allowing them to reach perfect ripeness. TASTING NOTES Opulent and voluptuous, Oceano impresses for its power and charisma and enchants for its great intensity. The nose stands out for its rich and complex bouquet: floral notes of violet and rose intertwine with hints of black cherry and sweet spices. On the palate Ocean overwhelms you with a wave of sweetness, where the aromas of ripe fruit integrate with the notes of undergrowth and culminate in a long and persistent finish. ..................................................................................................................................................... The sediments you might find in this wine show that it is made of pure Sangiovese with minimal intervention. The deposit is due to its high content of a natural antioxidant called quercetin, which is perfectly safe. This is not a flaw, it is a characteristic of the pure Sangiovese. GRAPES 100% Sangiovese ALCOHOL 14% PRODUCTION 562 bottles ..................................................................................................................................................... FROM VINEYARD TO VINIFICATION SOIL TYPE The Pliocene soil (3-5 million years ago) of marine origin is rich in clay, silt and limestone. It is characterised by the presence of “mattaione”, a deep, sodic clay with a distinctive bluish colour. The soil is alkaline and poor in organic matter. VINEYARD SPECIFICS This vineyard was planted in 2002. The vines are bush-trained at an altitude of 290 metres a.s.l. / 951 feet a.s.l. and grow at a density of 5,128 plants / hectare (2,051 plants / acre) with a North-West row orientation. HARVEST The grapes were picked on September 21st VINIFICATION Alcoholic fermentation is carried out by the yeasts selected from our pied de cuve. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and approximately 25-30 days of maceration on the skins. AGEING 21 months in large oak casks ..................................................................................................................................................... AWARDS 2017: 95 pts James Suckling 2016: 95 pts James Suckling | 95 pts Wines Critic | 93 pts Decanter 90 pts Wine Spectator

2017

OCEANO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G. 2017 WWW.AVIGNONESI.IT VINEYARD GRAPES 100% Sangiovese SOIL TYPE Soil of marine origin from the Pliocene (3-5 million years ago) rich in clay and silt, with the presence of deep, blue sodic clay. Rich in limestone, the soil is alkaline and does not present much organic matter. VINEYARD SPECIFICS This vineyard was planted in 2002. The vines are bush-trained at an altitude of 290 metres a.s.l. / 951 feet a.s.l. and grow at a density of 5,128 plants / hectare (2,051 plants / acre) with a North-West row orientation. .............................................................................................................................................. VINIFICATION HARVEST The grapes for Oceano were picked at the end of August. VINIFICATION Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with the use of indigenous yeasts. Approximately 15 days of maceration on the skins. AGEING 20 months in small oak: 500 ltr (85%) and 225 ltr (15%) barriques. ALCOHOL AND TOTAL PRODUCTION 13.5% - 3.500 bottles and 250 magnums .............................................................................................................................................. AWARDS 2017: 95 pts James Suckling 2016: 95 pts James Suckling | 95 pts Wines Critic | 93 pts Decanter 90 pts Wine Spectator A thick floor of clay topped by a thin calcareous layer characterises the Nobile’s underworld. The clay acts as a water reserve releasing just the right amount to the vineyards. This magical environment is where the tasting palette of Sangiovese comes to life. Based on the plots’ geolocation the grapes take on a nuance of their own. Our single vineyards represent the Sangiovese tasting palette with which our Nobile is made. All vinified in the same manner, they are truly different yet can come together harmonically. 2017 VINTAGE The 2017 vintage is characterised by extreme climatic events, in particular by a spring frost and prolonged drought throughout the vegetative period which put a strain on our vines. The plants underwent vegetative blocks that made it difficult for the pulp, skins and pips to develop, which were more concentrated. Through short and delicate extractions we were able to privilege the elegance and drinkability that distinguish our wines. TASTING NOTES Oceano gives voice to one of the most peculiar expressions of Avignonesi’s soils: the mattaione clay, able to craft a fruity and well-structured Sangiovese. Opulent and voluptuous, Oceano impresses for its power and charisma and enchants for its great intensity. The nose stands out for its rich and complex bouquet: floral notes of violet and rose intertwine with hints of black cherry and sweet spices. On the palate Ocean overwhelms you with a wave of sweetness, where the aromas of ripe fruit integrate with the notes of undergrowth and culminate in a long and persistent finish. In such a particular year, it stands out for its docile and linear profile compared to what we are used to receiving from this vineyard. ..............................................................................................................................................