The 2020 Le Macchiole Messorio is a Merlot from the Bolgheri region in Tuscany, Italy. Produced by Le Macchiole, this wine is a red varietal that captures the essence of the region's terroir. The 2020 vintage has garnered high praise from multiple reviewers, making it a notable addition to any wine collection.
James Suckling from jamessuckling.com awarded the wine a score of 96, highlighting its "intense aromas of sandalwood, lavender, crushed stone, ink pot and blue fruit." Suckling also noted the wine's "lovely tannins and tension that add energy and vibe," as well as its "excellent freshness for 2020" with aftertastes of "blackcurrants, black olives and violets." He recommends drinking this wine after 2027.
Jeb Dunnuck on jebdunnuck.com rated the wine even higher, giving it a 98 and describing it as "luxurious and profound." He mentioned that the 2020 Messorio "slowly reveals harmonious layers of polished leather, chocolate-covered cherry, Amarena cherry, rosemary, and crushed flowers." Dunnuck praised its "mouthwatering mineral accents and fresh fruit through a long finish," suggesting it would excel in a blind tasting with great wines from Bordeaux. This wine is expected to age well, with a drinking window from 2026 to 2050.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave the wine a score of 96, calling it a "profound and richly textured wine." The review emphasized its "ripe fruit, dark cherry, oak spice and toast" and commended it for navigating a challenging growing season with flying colors.
Wine Enthusiast awarded the wine a score of 98, with Danielle Callegari describing its nose as "a private library with old books, dried lavender and violets." She highlighted the palate's "riot of berries and chocolate and spices" and noted the wine's tannins and acidity that "start quiet, and then rise up and roar."
Vinous rated the wine 97, appreciating its tension and energy. The review mentioned that the 2020 vintage spent 18 months in 100% French oak, with 5% aged in amphora, and praised its "vibrancy" and "very bright future."
Wine Spectator gave the wine a 95, describing it as "pure and elegant" with a "core of blackberry, black cherry, violet, iron and oak spice flavors." They noted its "solid spine of tannins" and "velvety texture," recommending it be enjoyed from 2026 through 2042.
The Wine Independent gave a range of 95-97 points, noting its "very ripe dark fruit aromas" and "gentle vanilla cream." The review mentioned that the wine is "very young and needs more time to come together."
Overall, the 2020 Le Macchiole Messorio is a highly acclaimed Merlot with complex aromas, rich flavors, and excellent aging potential.