2020 Le Macchiole Scrio

Syrah - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 97 WA 97 TWI 96 VN 96 WE 96 JS 94 WS 94
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, January 2024

Moving to the varietal wines, the 2020 Scrio (which is always Syrah) displays a deep but transparent magenta hue. Floral and inviting, the nose offers beautiful aromas of fresh lavender, candied black raspberry, mocha...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2023

A beautiful Syrah from Tuscany, the 2020 Scrio shows impeccable elegance with a very long and linear style that transcends the nose and the palate. I love the precision of this wine. The celebrated Rhône grape has found a...
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, January 2023

The 2020 Le Macchiole Scrio is vibrant and fruity, full of blackberry, raspberry, cream and sweet spice aromas - it is very open and at ease with itself. On the palate it is round with juicy ripe, blackberries, cream and...
VN 96

Vinous, August 2023

The 2020 Scrio (Syrah) is a lovely wine. At this stage, the Scrio is pretty closed, but that is likely a very good thing for its long-term aging prospects. Time in the glass brings out hints of white pepper, smoke, dried...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, March 2024

The nose is sleek and dark, like a well-tailored suit, as the chewy saltiness of black olives waltzes with the tartness of blackberries and blueberries, while fireworks of black pepper burst in the night sky above. The...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, June 2023

Plenty of flowers and fresh fruit such as blackberries and raspberries. Hints of cloves and nutmeg. Medium to full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a chewy and crunchy finish. A little tight at the end, suggesting it...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, December 2023

A sleek, elegant red signaled by violet, blueberry, boysenberry, earth and spice aromas and flavors. Dense yet fluid, with fine-grained tannins and a well-defined beam of fruit persisting on the finish. Shows superb...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Syrah
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Bolgheri
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML

The 2020 Le Macchiole Scrio is a Syrah from Tuscany, specifically the Bolgheri sub-region. This red wine has garnered significant attention from professional reviewers, achieving high scores across the board.

The Wine Independent awarded it a score of 96, describing it as "vibrant and fruity, full of blackberry, raspberry, cream, and sweet spice aromas." The review notes that while it is still young and simpler compared to the 2019 vintage, it shows "lots of concentration and potential" and is "joyful and beautifully made."

Vinous also gave it a 96, observing that the wine is "pretty closed" at this stage but suggests this is a positive indicator for long-term aging. Reviewer AG highlighted notes of "white pepper, smoke, dried flowers, mint, and chalk" that add brightness to its core of "sweet red and blood orange fruit." This vintage marks a shift in vineyard sourcing to a site in the hills of Bolgheri, and it was aged in a combination of 12hL cask, ceramic, and 10% French oak.

James Suckling rated it 94, appreciating its "plenty of flowers and fresh fruit such as blackberries and raspberries" along with "hints of cloves and nutmeg." He noted its "ultra-fine tannins and a chewy and crunchy finish," recommending it for drinking after 2026.

Wine Enthusiast's Danielle Callegari gave another 96, employing flowery language to describe it as having a nose "like a well-tailored suit" with "fireworks of black pepper" and a "spicy, bitter chocolate crescendo." She praised the wine's "debonair tannins" and "inconspicuous but unforgettable" acidity.

Wine Spectator also awarded it 94, noting its sleek and elegant nature with aromas and flavors of "violet, blueberry, boysenberry, earth, and spice." They praised its "fine-grained tannins" and "superb finesse and balance."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provided the highest score of 97, highlighting its "impeccable elegance" and "very long and linear style." The review praised the team at Le Macchiole for bringing out varietal nuances like "dark fruit, baking chocolate, spice, charred meat, white pepper, and pencil shaving."

Finally, Jeb Dunnuck's Audrey Frick echoed the high praise with another 97, describing it as "floral and inviting" with aromas of "fresh lavender, candied black raspberry, mocha, and sweet herbs." She noted its "buoyant and mouthwatering finish" and "mineral texture" that makes it "one stunner of a wine."

In summary, the 2020 Le Macchiole Scrio is a highly regarded Syrah with excellent aging potential, praised for its vibrant fruit profile, complex aromas, and elegant structure.