Planeta's 2011 Merlot Sito dell'Ulmo is a soft and penetrating wine with lush layers of cherry, blackberry, soft spice and tobacco. The wine follows through faithfully with the aromatic characteristics that are commonly associated with Merlot, but in this case the Sito dell'Ulmo vineyard offers Sicilian overtones of toasted pistachio and sweet almond as well. The wine is yielding, soft and offers high drinking satisfaction.