Castellare di Castellina, Toscana Poggio Merli other_regions The very rich and full-bodied

The very rich and full-bodied flavors possess a very generous mouthfeel while the moderately firm acid spine to maintain a refreshing tension on the mildly rustic finale

making it powerful but extremely fresh

sweet tobacco and a tarry streak assert themselves through the finish

I would give it a few years to soft

Soft cherry and blackberry is enhanced by bursts of clove

Castellare di Castellina, Toscana Poggio Merli other_regions The very rich and full-bodiedThe 2013 Poggio Ai Merli is a beautiful wine from all sides. This pure expression of Merlot is generous and round with luscious layers that come forward one soft wave at a time. Perfectly ripened cherry, blackberry, spice, toasted almond and grilled Mediterranean herb form a seamless composition. This is one of the best editions of Poggio Ai Merli that I have tasted. The intensity is stunning and the velvety nature of the mouthfeel is impeccable. It