Poggio ai Merli 2019 Igt Toscana Merlot Magnum - Castellare di Castellina

Red ruby very intense, with slight violet hue. The nose has intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and rhubarb followed by good aromas of blackberry, currant, dried violet, licorice, tobacco, vanilla, nutmeg and hints of cinchona and bell bell pepper. In the mouth has excellent correspondence with the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasant smoothness, however well balanced by alcohol, body full, intense flavors, good tannins, very pleasant. The finish is very persistent with long and good flavors of black cherry, plum and currant.

 

Name	Castellare di Castellina Merlot Poggio ai Merli 2019
Typology	Still red
Classification	IGT Tuscan or Tuscan
Year	2019
Format	1.5 l Magnum in Wooden Case
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Grape varieties	100% Merlot
Location	Loc Castellare - Castellina in Chianti (SI)
Climate	Altitude: 350/400 mt. a.s.l.
Soil composition.	Limestone soil.
Farming system	Spurred cordon
No. of plants per hectare	6000
Yield per hectare	35 q.
Harvest	Usually the first few days of September.
Fermentation temperature	28 °C
Vinification	Vinification in stainless steel for 18/25 days at controlled temperature (28 °C). Malolactic fermentation.: carried out.
Aging	15 - 30 months in 1/3 new barrels.
Grade alcohol	14.00% by volume
Pairing	In general it is easy to pair with red meats. In particular, it is excellent with liver and wild boar.