Avignonesi Desiderio 2021

Avignonesi Desiderio 2021

Rich & Velvety Dry Red Merlot Toscana IGT, Cortona, Tuscany , Italy
Cherry jam, mulberry and black tea with liquorice and firm, vibrant tannins.
£59.95
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Why You'll Love It
One of Tuscany's great Merlots, with dramatic depth but beautifully balanced structure. Rich cherry, mulberry, wisteria and liquorice lead into a long, spicy finish. A serious bottle for beef, venison or the cellar.
About The Producer
Avignonesi is one of Tuscany's great wine estates and a defining name in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Its 177 hectares of vineyards, spread between Montepulciano and Cortona within a wider estate of more than 300 hectares, are farmed organically and biodynamically. Virginie Saverys began a remarkable transformation in 2009, championing living soils, biodiversity and wines that express individual places rather than a formula. Her children Basile and Eline Aloy took over leadership in 2024, carrying this ambition forward. From benchmark Sangiovese to pioneering wines made in clay, Avignonesi is helping to show just how exceptional modern Tuscan wine can be.
Winemaking Information
100% Merlot from Avignonesi's Cortona vineyards. April frost reduced 2021 yields, followed by a relatively mild summer that helped the remaining grapes ripen well. The estate confirms 14% ABV and highlights the wine's concentrated fruit and ageworthy tannic structure.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Merlot
Region Toscana IGT, Cortona, Tuscany
Country Italy
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Rich & Velvety Dry Red
Vintage 2021
ABV 14%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.