2001 Avignonesi Cortona Merlot DOC

Avignonesi
A Merlot Dry Red Table wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 158
Apr 2005
Daniel Thomases 94 Drink: 2005 - 2020 $50 (50)
The 2001 Desiderio, Merlot with a bit of Cabernet in the blend, is simply the best in the history of the house, blackish in tone and with purple highlights, warm and intense in aroma with perfectly ripe black berry fruit, sandalwood, cinnamon, and vanilla, very broad and rich on the palate, sizeable, sweet, and gratifying. Drink: 2005-2020.