Avignonesi Desiderio' Toscana Igt 2020 castello-conti and freshly cut hay

and freshly cut hay

This is made by drying the grapes on esparto grass mats for 1 1/2 to 3 weeks

it's a Burgundy that punches well above its weight from an admired Santenay grower

sage oil and lime marmalade

but you have to stand back and admire the precision and arching structure on the mineral-rich finish

Avignonesi Desiderio' Toscana Igt 2020 castello-conti and freshly cut hayAvignonesi Toscana IGT Desiderio 2020 reveals an intense bouquet of ripe blackberries, plums, and dark cherries, layered with hints of violet, mocha, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is full bodied and velvety, offering a rich concentration of dark fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a touch of toasted oak. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering notes of cocoa, vanilla, and a whisper of Mediterranean herbs. This Merlot pairs beautifully