Avignonesi

Montepulciano - Italy

The estate, which bears the name of a noble family from Montepulciano, was taken over in 2009 by Virginie Saverys. The Avignonesi estate has approximately 175ha of vines fully certified Organic and Biodynamic, the estate has truly become a leader in biodynamic viticulture in Italy. And in the best approach to it the wines receive minimal cellar intervention.

Sustainability also plays an important role in everyday life at Avignonesi. There is a lot of work in the vines but also on the structural part of the domain, research of a low carbon impact, sustainable development, personal...

Born in Ghent, Belgium, Virginie graduated in law from the University of Paris in 1983. Before moving to Tuscany in 2007 and acquiring Avignonesi in 2009, Virginie had a very successful legal career in Belgium. But her love and passion for fine wines, which has always been in the family, led her to change careers and countries and pursue her dreams.