Winery AvignonesiDesiderio Merlot
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Desiderio Merlot from the Winery Avignonesi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Desiderio Merlot of Winery Avignonesi in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Desiderio Merlot of Winery Avignonesi in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Desiderio Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Desiderio Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Desiderio Merlot
The Desiderio Merlot of Winery Avignonesi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef strogonoff, lamb sweetbreads with white wine and sorrel cream or italian veal roulade.
Details and technical informations about Winery Avignonesi's Desiderio Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Desiderio Merlot from Winery Avignonesi are 1996, 1995, 1993, 2006 and 2005.
Informations about the Winery Avignonesi
The Winery Avignonesi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 55 wines for sale in the of Cortona to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cortona
The wine region of Cortona is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina Doveri or the Domaine La Braccesca produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cortona are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cortona often reveals types of flavors of cream, red cherry or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.
The wine region of Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
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