Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Le Macchiole |
Label Name: | Scrio Toscana |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany (Bolgheri) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Syrah |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 18-20°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98, Wine Spectator 95, Wine & Spirits 95, Vinous 95, Falstaff 96, James Suckling 94, Decanter 92
Tasting Note
Deep black-fruited Syrah with blackberry, black olive, plum, pepper and violets; savory, meaty undertones, fine-grained tannins and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled steak, game ragù, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan pepper beef, Peking duck, char siu, grilled lamb skewers.
Production Method
Cold-soaked and fermented in stainless steel and concrete with ~25 days maceration; matured 16–18 months in tonneaux, conical oak and ceramic/vats, then bottle-aged before release.
Vineyard Info
Le Macchiole, founded by Eugenio Campolmi in Bolgheri, is noted for single-varietal wines (Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc); boutique estate focused on terroir-driven, low-yield viticulture.