POGGIO AI MERLI CASTELLARE
| Sommelier score | 93/100 | 2024 |
| Robert Parker | 93/100 | 2020 |
| 2 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2020 |
| Winery | CASTELLARE |
| Denomination | Toscana Igt |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Merlot |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI 4278 |
| Winery headquarter | CASTELLARE - Castellina in Chianti (SI) - Località Caselle |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Roast meat, Lamb, Grilled Pork, Scallops with mushrooms, Sliced beef, Hard cheese, Fillet with green pepper |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Merlot |
From the vinification of 100% Merlot grapes. The origin is the one in which the company operates in Tuscany. The vinification provides that the grapes, once harvested and brought in the rooms used for the vinification of the winery Castellare di Castellina, ferment in steel for a period of 18-25 days. Then it is aged for 30 months in new 100% barriques.
POGGIO AI MERLI's features
The wine shows a very intense ruby red color, with a slight violet nuance. The nose has an intense, complex aroma with fruity notes reminiscent of black currant. The taste in the mouth is balanced, soft with an aftertaste reminiscent of olfactory notes.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this product of Castellare winery
In general it is easy to pair it with red meat. In particular it is excellent accompanied by liver and wild boar. The optimal serving temperature is 18 º C.
