{"product_id":"poggio-ai-merli-2020-igt-toscana-domini-castellare-di-castellina","title":"Poggio ai Merli 2020 IGT Tuscany Domini Castellare di Castellina","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePoggio ai Merli 2020: Pure Merlot from Tuscany\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoggio ai Merli 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eDomini Castellare di Castellina\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eIGT Toscana\u003c\/strong\u003e pure \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e that elegantly expresses the region's vocation for this international grape variety. It is a wine of strong personality, designed for those seeking an intense, enveloping Tuscan red with great balance, capable of uniting aromatic richness and pleasant drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIGT Toscana\u003c\/strong\u003e designation offers expressive space for modern-style wines with a clear identity, enhancing the connection to the territory without stylistic rigidity. In this case, the protagonist is the \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, a grape variety that has found high-level interpretations in Tuscany. \u003cstrong\u003ePoggio ai Merli 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e presents itself as a structured yet measured red, with a style focused on softness, fruit definition, and a harmonious texture, suitable for an important high-end table wine or for gastronomic meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it shows a very intense \u003cstrong\u003eruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e color, with slight violet hues that confirm its youth and concentration. On the nose, it offers an intense and complex profile, with hints of black fruit, particularly black currant, accompanied by a wide and inviting olfactory sensation. On the palate, the wine is balanced, soft, and enveloping, with consistent returns of the fruity notes perceived on the nose. The structure is present but well integrated, while the tannic texture appears more polished than aggressive, making the tasting smooth and harmonious. The finish is persistent and leaves an elegant and full sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoggio ai Merli 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs naturally with red meats, roasts, and flavorful preparations of traditional cuisine. It is particularly suitable with liver, wild boar, braised dishes, and main courses with strong flavors, where the wine's softness supports the succulence of the dish. It can also accompany aged cheeses and structured recipes, as long as they are not excessively spicy, so as to maintain balance between the wine's profile and the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal serving temperature for \u003cstrong\u003ePoggio ai Merli 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the wine is opened for an important dinner, it can benefit from a few minutes of aeration in the glass or an early opening, to enhance the aromatic expression and gustatory harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003ePoggio ai Merli 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e means bringing home a \u003cstrong\u003eTuscan Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e of great personality, crafted by a winery recognized as \u003cstrong\u003eDomini Castellare di Castellina\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a bottle that combines immediate pleasure and an authoritative profile, ideal for those looking to buy wine online, focusing on an elegant, rich, and versatile red for pairings. Perfect for a special dinner, as a refined gift, or to enrich the cellar with a valuable label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Domini Castellare di Castellina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56659263652226,"sku":"6895e08","price":73.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/9ae389221612d9dd2f082fd1b35d516b.jpg?v=1779239934","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/poggio-ai-merli-2020-igt-toscana-domini-castellare-di-castellina","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}