Querceto di Castellina Podalirio 2019

Name: Querceto di Castellina Podalirio 2019 | Bine & Vine
Brand: Italy
Price: 45.99 USD
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$45.99

Variety: Merlot

Named after the striking Podalirio species of butterflies (also known as Swallowtail), our single-varietal Merlot made its introduction to our range of wines back in 1999. This is a terroir-driven Merlot that surely gets more beautiful with age.

An intelligent and refreshing Merlot, somewhat out of the ordinary yet classically smooth and easy drinking. The tannins feel active and firm and hold tightly onto the opulent black fruit creating shape and balance. Acidity is taut and contributes a sensation of lightness and lift. An excellent match for roasted vegetables, gamey meats and dishes using sweet spices.

Aging: 18 months French oak (225 lt.), 12 months in the bottle

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Categories: Italy, Merlot, Red, Region, Tuscany, Wine Tags: Certified Organic, Italian, Italy, Merlot, Organic, Organic Farming, Querceto di Castellina, Super Tuscan, Toscana, Tuscan, Tuscany

Querceto di Castellina Podalirio 2019

“Iphiclides Podalirio” is the scientific name for the “Scarce Swallowtail” butterfly. This beautiful, pale yellow and dark black winged butterfly is found throughout the Querceto estate.

Originally this wine label had been a blend of Merlot and Sangiovese. Since 2005 it has been 100% Merlot. The Merlot vines in the Belvedere and Campolungo vineyards express the terroir and the potential and purity of the variety.

Reviews

Wine Enthusiast – “A classic Old World nose starts with tar, leather and pencil shavings before cranberry and blackberry notes emerge. Mixed berries dominate the palate. Cherries, raspberries and more blackberries join with orange peel, savory black olives and thyme. Tannins are confident but relaxed, with punchy acid that lifts the fruit and results in length and depth.” (93 Pts)