Castellare di Castellina Merlot Poggio Ai Merli 2011 Color:Red Matured in a mix of

Matured in a mix of sherry and bourbon barrels and bottled at cask strength

Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot was chosen from vineyards in Central California along with select vineyards on the North Coast

Ideal with steak

January/2015

Visual Aspect:Fine delicate bubblesNose:It has generous

Castellare di Castellina Merlot Poggio Ai Merli 2011 Color:Red Matured in a mix ofA pure and delicious expression of Merlot, the 2011 Poggio ai Merli (aged from 15 to 30 months in French oak) shows plush opulence in the form of ripe blackberry and cherry conserves. Deep and multifaceted shades of spice, leather, licorice and grilled herb add beautiful background tones. The mouthfeel is chewy and rich and theres a touch of brown sugar sweetness as well. Poggio ai Merli is one of the great Italian Merlots, but this vintage is on the