What the Critics say
Le Macchiole's 2018 Messorio is soft and rich with impressive depth and intensity, all delivered with the softness that only the Merlot grape can manage. This important wine unfolds first to rich cherry and blackberry and then yields softly to secondary notes of spice, baker's chocolate and toasted almond. There is some youthful tightness in the mouth, with Merlot tannins that are hitched to firmness and softness, while showing impressive length all the while. The mouthfeel is most impressive, thanks to its seamless and supple nature that glides smoothly over the palate. Drink: 2023-2045.
The name Messorio refers to the ancient Tuscan practice of wheat harvesting. Once it meant wheat, now it is all about grape harvesting. A generous grape variety, perfect for the typical Bolgherese wine blends, but tricky and difficult when made into a single varietal wine. Currently considered to be one of Italy’s most representative Merlot-based wines, Messorio is very complex and elegant and evolves beautifully in the bottle year by year
(LM3218)
- 100% Merlot
- 94 points from Italian Wine expert Antonio Galloni
- Available for immediate shipping
Grape Variety | Merlot |
Closure | Cork |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Brand | Le Macchiole |
SKU | LM3218 |