Avignonesi, Desiderio Merlot,Toscana IGT 2001

Description

Desiderio was a bull that lived on the Le Capezzine farm of Avignonesi over a hundred years ago. The largest bull in Tuscany at that time, this majestic animal contributed to defining the Chianina cattle breed, specific to the Florentine steak. It was a natural choice to dedicate this Merlot to the beloved bull as a testament to the origin of the wines. This is Merlot from Tuscany at its best. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 25-30 days, with daily pumping over and punching down. Aging for 20 months in oak barrels (225 liters).