{"product_id":"avignonesi-desiderio-merlot-magnum-2021","title":"Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot Magnum 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesiderio is a Tuscan red wine by Avignonesi, made from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e grown according to organic and biodynamic principles. Extended ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, some of which are new, shapes its structured and profound style. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of blackberries, cherries and liquorice, enriched by notes of dark chocolate and mint. On the palate, the entry is enveloping, supported by \u003cstrong\u003edense and velvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that lead to a long and persistent finish, where the spicy component from the wood is perfectly integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from selected plots between the Montepulciano area and the Cortona region, enhancing the specific geological characteristics of the land. In Cortona, the vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003eclay soils with fluvial sediments\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in Montepulciano, clay and silt-based soils prevail. To preserve the identity of each origin, Avignonesi carries out separate vinifications for each plot. This meticulous attention results in an authentic expression of the \u003cstrong\u003eTuscan terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the wine marked \u003cstrong\u003earomatic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e and a harmonious, balanced sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a harvest carried out at different times to respect the ripening periods of each variety. After destemming and crushing, each batch ferments separately at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats, thanks to the action of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e during maceration on the skins. Subsequently, the wine undergoes \u003cstrong\u003emalolactic fermentation in wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once the final blend is defined, the wine matures for twenty months in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a process that enriches its aromatic profile and consolidates its \u003cstrong\u003edeep flavour structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring an optimal balance between fruit and evolution in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Montepulciano in 1974, the Avignonesi estate is a flagship of \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e. This fine Merlot pays homage to its Tuscan roots, taking its name from Desiderio, an imposing bull that lived at the end of the nineteenth century at the Le Capezzine farm. Considered the largest specimen of its time, he helped define the excellence of the \u003cstrong\u003eChianina breed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The animal's vigour is revived in every glass, while the label immortalises him beneath a sky whose shades change to reflect the characteristics of each \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e and the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avignonesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47748591452331,"sku":"62530","price":701.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/avignonesi-desiderio-merlot-magnum-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}