the name is a play on words. merli is the plural of “blackbirds,” and this wine is 100% merlot. but it isn't for the birds. black as night in the glass, with a brooding power that's confirmed on the palate. what's special about it is that unlike so many flabby merlots, it carries chianti-like acidity and an unbridled raciness. excellent now with food, and it will age well, too.
Poggio ai Merli