POGGIO AI MERLI 2018
Castellare di Castellina
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- Vintage
- 2018
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Region
- Toscana
- Parker
- 93
- Vinous
- 96
- Appellation
- Toscana IGT
- Volume
- 0,75 l
- Grape variety
- 100% Merlot
- Serving temperature
- 16
- Drinking window
- 2022-2030
Parker review
The Castellare di Castellina 2018 Poggio ai Merli is a pure expression of Merlot with 3,813 bottles in existence. This is a rich and succulent rendition with high notes of dried mint and graphite that hover over the bouquet with an almost suspended or lifted quality. Those pretty aromas set the stage for the dark and nicely concentrated fruit that you find directly underneath. This expression from 2018 shows some dryness on the close, but the smooth and creamy richness of the fruit successfully, and gracefully, takes over the palate. Serve it with a platter of soft pecorino wedges dipped in honey. 93/100
Press
Antonio Galloni's Vinous.com: 96/100 The 2018 Poggio ai Merli is stunning for the way it combines the fruit intensity of Merlot with the structure of Chianti Classico and the vibrancy of the year. What a wine. Inky blue/purplish fruit, grilled herbs, menthol, licorice, black pepper and earthy flavors all race through this deep, potent Merlot from Castellare. Even with all of its intensity, the 2018 retains striking freshness and tons of verve.
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