The 1988 vintage was so exceptional in Tuscany that Raffaele Rossetti decided to carry out his project of creating a unique wine, blending Capannelle Sangiovese with a Tuscan Merlot. The Merlot chosen was produced by Avignonesi Winery in Montepulciano. And so 50&50 was born.  In my recent travels there I found it in many good restaurants and enoteca's around Tuscany and other regions. This is unusual as normally only wineries located within a 2km radius get a guernsey in Italian restaurants. It is a much revered wine in Italy and recognised as one of their best.

"The subtle savouriness with some orange zest and baking spices give complexity to the steely, mineral nose. Full-bodied on the palate highlighted by its immaculate texture with firm, fine-grained tannins. Long, nicely savoury and mineral finish to close." 94/100 James Suckling