Desiderio Toscana I.G.T. Merlot

Desiderio was a bull which lived on Avignonesi’s Capezzine farm more than one hundred years ago. The largest bull in Tuscany at that time, this majestic animal helped define the Chianina cattle race, specific to the Bistecca Fiorentina. It came as a natural choice to dedicate this Merlot to the beloved bull as a testimony to the wines’ origin.
This is Merlot from Tuscany at its best.

2021 vintage

Temperatures in early spring 2021 were higher than usual. However, no one would have expected a winter weather episode in April; frost causes substantial damage affecting the yield but, luckily, not the quality. A mild summer with generally cool temperatures mitigated the lack of rainfall. The abundant water reserves stored in the soil during the winter allowed the grapes to ripen properly.

tasting notes

Explosive aromatic impact. The broad aromatic bouquet ranges from cherry jam to mulberry, with hints of wisteria blossom, black tea and liquorice. The entry is dark and textured, enveloping the palate with depth and warmth. The sip is juicy, in perfect harmony with the aromatic impressions, enriched by spicy nuances on the retro-olfaction. Dense, vibrant tannins and a deep, lingering finish hint at a long ageing potential in bottle. Delightful today, exceptional tomorrow.