2011 Le Macchiole Merlot Messorio

Merlot - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 WA 94 W&S 94
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, October 2014

Amazing aromas of sexy, decadent fruit with blackberry, dark chocolate and cedar. Full body with fine tannins and a long, long finish. Drink or hold. Better in 2015.
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2016

94+ Cinzia Merli tells me that this vintage was not as hot as initially portrayed. In fact, she says harvest came earlier in 2012 following the summer heat (compared to 2011). The 2011 Messorio is the result of a...
W&S 94

Wine & Spirits, April 2015

A bright menthol note buoys this merlot’s lush dark fruit, revealing layers of licorice, herbs and dark chocolate. Silky tannins give shape and dimension without impeding the rich flavors. Beautiful now for its vivacity...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Merlot
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Bolgheri
Vintage 2011
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

Le Macchiole is an estate in Bolgheri, Tuscany on the Etruscan Coast. Founded in 1983 by Eugenio Campolini and Cinzia Merli, the estate has 24 hectares of organically farmed vineyards producing 5 single-variety wines: Paleo Bianco, Bolgheri Rosso, Paleo Rosso, Scrio and Messorio. It was a risky decision to produce single-varietal wines when neighbors such as Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Guado al Tasso were achieving world-renown for their Super Tuscan Bordeaux blends. But with commitment and determination, they achieved the esteem and recognition deserving of the series of their stunning wines.

Sadly, Eugenio passed away and did not live to see the result of his work but his legacy is continued by his wife Cinzia who works devotedly in the vineyards to demonstrate the purity and unique interpretation of Le Macchiole wines.