Tuscany has discovered itself to be an exceptional land for Merlot with absolute first wines in the world like Masseto. This pure Merlot from Castellare, thanks to the special position of the vineyard, has a personality rare to be found even in the best international Merlots again for elegance. From the very first vintage it has been called a monument to wine excellence.
Tasting notes: by red color 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.
Pairings: Perfect with red meats. In particular, it is excellent with liver and wild boar.
Name | Castellare di Castellina Merlot Poggio ai Merli 2019 |
Type | Still red wine |
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. |
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