Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Le Macchiole |
Label Name: | Messorio |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Bolgheri, Tuscany (Toscana IGT) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Falstaff 96; Decanter 95; Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) 95; Parker (WA aggregate) 95; Wine Spectator 94
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, plum and blackberry with violet and lavender florals, black olive, licorice, cedar spice and cocoa. Polished, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Parmesan, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy/hoisin-glazed beef, miso-marinated dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot; fermented in concrete/steel with selected yeasts at ~26°C, long maceration; aged ~18–20 months in 100% new French oak barriques; bottled with minimal filtration.
Vineyard Info
Le Macchiole, founded 1983 by Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli in Bolgheri, farms ~24 ha organically. Messorio (first vintage 1994) is the estate's flagship 100% Merlot from low-yield parcels.