“A real stunner, the 2012 Poggio ai Merli (Merlot) shows just how compelling this vintage can be. Raspberry jam, wild flowers, tobacco, mocha, sage and new leather are just some of the many notes that race out of the glass in a wine that takes hold of all the senses and never lets up. The 2012 finishes with notable intensity, and a combination of power and silkiness that is remarkable. Readers who have an opportunity to taste the 2012 should not hesitate, as it is fabulous. This is one of the best vintage of Poggio ai Merli I can remember tasting.”
— Antonio Galloni, Sep 2014

“The 2012 Poggio Ai Merli is a pure expression of Merlot that opens to a huge sense of opulence and roundness, as only the best Merlots can do. This is a seamless expression that is beaming with cherry and blackberry backed by soft spice, tobacco and leather. I loved the textural richness and the way it so softly caresses the palate. If you are a fan of Merlot, this is one of the best from Italy. It’s set for either near-term or long-term consumption.”
— Wine Advocate, Oct 2014