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Desiderio Toscana Merlot

9.228 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Maremma Toscana, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
jerod peitsmeyer

a bit modern but still balanced and delicious

a bit modern but still balanced and delicious

Aug 6th, 2016
jerod peitsmeyer

breakfast merlot

breakfast merlot

Mar 17th, 2016
Raun Kupiec

Last of the case. Lovely as always. Still had time left, but awfully good right now.

Last of the case. Lovely as always. Still had time left, but awfully good right now.

Apr 10th, 2021
Raun Kupiec

Very smooth and unctuous full body, with deep earthy notes. Black fruit, plum hints of cocoa

Very smooth and unctuous full body, with deep earthy notes. Black fruit, plum hints of cocoa

Dec 24th, 2018
Raun Kupiec

Cassis, plum, licorice core. Decent tannins into a reasonably long finish.

Cassis, plum, licorice core. Decent tannins into a reasonably long finish.

Mar 24th, 2018
John Lowe

Tasted more like a cab than a merlot.

Tasted more like a cab than a merlot.

Aug 28th, 2017
Ryan Mayes

One of the best Tuscan merlots I can think I've had. Extremely inviting creme de cassis, ripe blackberries, cedar closet, menthol on nose. Dark fruit, baking spices, extracted black tea on palette. Developed nicely over course of a few hours. Finish is somewhat rustic and unlike the aroma or taste but give sense of place and I think will soften over time.

One of the best Tuscan merlots I can think I've had. Extremely inviting creme de cassis, ripe blackberries, cedar closet, menthol on nose. Dark fruit, baking spices, extracted black tea on palette. Developed nicely over course of a few hours. Finish is somewhat rustic and unlike the aroma or taste but give sense of place and I think will soften over time.

Mar 20th, 2017
Jack Diamond

Wonderful pairing in a 12 course meal with lamb shoulder with eggplant cream under a tomato cover

Wonderful pairing in a 12 course meal with lamb shoulder with eggplant cream under a tomato cover

Jun 15th, 2016
Jean-Phillippe Landry

Full, lingering taste. Lovely

Full, lingering taste. Lovely

Sep 7th, 2015
David Dadekian

David had this 8 years ago

David had this 8 years ago

Sep 24th, 2016