Poggio Le Volpi has been a leader in the field of top wine in the Lazio region for a long time and was recently named winery of the year. For both white and red wine for they belong to the absolute top. Already some 100 years, the Merge family owns the domain. Currently Felice Merge, the oenologist is idolized in the region. Their red wine, Baccarossa, is made from the rare nero buono grape and is, according to the Italian wine critic Luca Maroni, the best wine ever made in Lazio
He passed his life and work experiences on to the large second generation of the family, experiences which have found vigour and reached full meaning through the bold, enterprising spirit of grandson Felice, wholly supported by the solid, active drive of his father Armando.
Poggio Le Volpi has an image which is second to none for the quality and elegance of its wines.
These wines are the precious jewels which have ennobled the estate's pedigree due to the praise and appreciation heaped upon them in the refined and exclusive niche wines segment.
Straw yellow with green reflections. Intense and complex aromas, the taste of sweet almonds blends with an interesting tropical bouquet thanks to the particular cultivation of the vine. The late vintage gives soft but tangy flavours.
Awards: 94 pnt Luca Maroni
huge inky black fruit, spice and white pepper; layered and rich in the mouth with jammy black cherries, truffles, espresso and dense, creamy texture. Always in the background are hints of the old sea beds that are the Puglia terroir.
AWARDS: Gold Medal Mundus Vini, 98 points Luca Maroni
Bright light yellow color. Malvasia Puntinata, the basis of Frascati, but here in pure form. Nice and exotic and aromatic with a clear mineral undertone. After the tropical fruit, hazelnuts, orange blossom, herbs and a salty touch emerge. Nice and soft and lush with a refreshing and long finish.
Wonderfully deep, dark ruby red color with a beautiful shine. Very intense and complex nose with lots of ripe black and red fruit like cherries on alcohol, blackberries, wild berries and plum accompanied by spicy impressions of cardamom, nutmeg and black pepper. Notions of undergrowth and a hint of sweet balsamic vinegar emerge in the impressively long and tasty finish.
More or less intense yellow, with nuances tending toward green
Aroma: Intense, tropical fruit and flowers marry giving a generous, unforgettable imprint. Flavour:Full and well-balanced, with harmony and elegance and an enjoyable, intense finish.
AWARDS: 98 ptn Luca Maroni; Gold @ Berliner Wine Trophy.
More or less intense yellow, with nuances tending toward green
Aroma: Intense, tropical fruit and flowers marry giving a generous, unforgettable imprint. Flavour:Full and well-balanced, with harmony and elegance and an enjoyable, intense finish.
AWARDS: 98 ptn Luca Maroni; Gold @ Berliner Wine Trophy.
Full bodied and fruity, Berries, Cherry, Clove, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Liquorice, Spices, Tobacco, Vanilla
AWARDS: 99 points Luca Maroni; Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy; Silver Medal Mundus Vini; 94 points Super Tre Stelle I vini di Veronelli; 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso; 5 Grappoli Bibenda
