{"product_id":"desiderio-2020-merlot-toscana-igt-avignonesi","title":"Desire 2020 Merlot Toscana IGT Avignonesi","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesiderio 2020 Merlot Toscana IGT Avignonesi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesiderio 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAvignonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e with a strong personality, designed for those seeking a rich, deep, and contemporary red. Made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, it interprets the grape variety in a Tuscan key with aromatic breadth, enveloping softness, and an elegant taste structure, supported by aging in barriques that enrich its complexity and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e designation offers great expressive freedom and allows Avignonesi to enhance Merlot with a precise and recognizable style. \u003cstrong\u003eDesiderio 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is born from a harvest carried out in early September and from fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in 225-liter oak barriques. The result is a modern, intense, and structured Tuscan wine, capable of uniting ripe fruit, spices, and a refined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a deep and concentrated color. On the nose, it offers an immediate and generous impact, with hints of cherry and plum jam, notes of black tea, rhubarb, and graphite, leading to final nuances of cardamom. On the palate, the entry is broad and decisive, with an enveloping and juicy texture. The tannin is silky, linear, and well-integrated, while the taste progression maintains coherence with the olfactory profile, closing with sensations of coconut and black pepper in retro-nasal perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesiderio 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs delightfully with grilled red meats, roasts, braised dishes, and game birds, but it also complements structured first courses such as pappardelle with ragù, baked lasagna, and preparations with mushrooms. Its softness and spicy component make it suitable for aged cheeses and rich dishes from Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eDesiderio 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e at a temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If possible, it is helpful to open the bottle a little in advance to encourage the evolution of the aromas; alternatively, a brief aeration in a decanter can be beneficial, especially in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesiderio 2020 Merlot Toscana IGT Avignonesi\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ideal choice for those who desire an elegant red but rich in character, with a broad aromatic profile and an enveloping drinkability. A wine that well expresses the dialogue between grape variety, territory, and winemaking style, perfect for both an important dinner and to enrich a cellar with a Tuscan label of strong identity and great commercial appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Avignonesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659192054146,"sku":"06ba846209","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/desiderio-2020.webp?v=1779232266","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/desiderio-2020-merlot-toscana-igt-avignonesi-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}