Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Mar 19
The 2015 Merlot Desiderio is a very pretty wine. Stylistically, the Desiderio has come a long way from the time it was an inky, concentrated fruit bomb. Today, it is much more polished. Raspberry jam, wild flowers, vanillin and white chocolate give the Desiderio its distinctly racy personality. The new oak is still a bit prominent, but that is a relatively small critique. My impression is that Desiderio is not too far away from being a truly compelling wine. The 2015 is gorgeous, there is no doubt about that.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2030
Tuscany Vineyard Fine Wine

Tuscany

Tuscany, a renowned wine region in central Italy, is famous for its high-quality Sangiovese-based wines. Key styles include Chianti, with vibrant acidity and red fruit flavours; Chianti Classico, known for greater depth; and Brunello di Montalcino, prized for its rich, full-bodied character and ageing potential. Tuscany also produces prestigious Super Tuscan wines that blend Sangiovese with international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon. Top producers are Antinori, for Tignanello; Castello di Ama, for Chianti Classico; and Biondi-Santi, for Brunello.