50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah – another Merlot-dominant wine. Harvest began in the third week...
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Description
50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah – another Merlot-dominant wine. Harvest began in the third week of August and continued to mid September. 15 days’ maceration. 70% aged in barriques of 225 or 228 litres of third and fourth passage, 30% aged in concrete, for 10 months
94 Points, Wine Enthusiast: "The nose opens with the sweet, indulgent layers of blackberries, blueberries and dark chocolate, before a riot of herbs, pepper and warm, iron-rich earth takes over. The palate is textured and substantial, even as the juicy berries pop open and flood the mouth. A rare treat to be able to have Cinzia Merli's wine at this price point."
First bottled in 2004, this wine is the purest and most unadulterated expression of Bolgheri for Le Macchiole. It is a red that possesses grace and intensity and that is eminently drinkable without compromising structure and complexity. A beautiful blend of Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%.
Description
First bottled in 2004, this wine is the purest and most unadulterated expression of Bolgheri for Le Macchiole. It is a red that possesses grace and intensity.
Usually from two new younger vineyards planted in 2012 and 2015 (‘Casa Nuova’ and ‘I Sommi’). One is a rocky hillside vineyard and the other is quite sandy. This is supplemented by fruit that does not make the grade for the Paleo, Scrio and Messorio (‘Puntone’ planted in 1994, ‘Vignone’ in 1999, ‘Casa Nuova’ planted in 1998-2009). Fermentation is done in stainless steel – 15 days. Press and decant for 1 month. Then 80% goes into old barriques and 20% is held in concrete for about 10 months and then the wine is blended.
Product Info
Closure: Cork
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Brand: Le Macchiole
Country: Italy
Region:Tuscany
Alcohol:14%
What The Critics Say
This is really polished and gentle, with ultra-fine tannins that run the length of the wine. It's medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a long and expressive finish of red fruit, stone and thyme. Drink or hold.
Critic Name: James Suckling, Jul 2024
Critic Score:94 Points
ABOUT THIS BRAND
Le Macchiole
Le Macchiole is a story of men and human endeavour – and of one man in particular. With dogged perseverance, Eugenio learned to appreciate and ‘feel’ the land, respecting and interpreting it with great talent and sensitivity. Thanks to his serious effort and determination, Le Macchiole became a point of reference for Bolgheri, which is one of the most celebrated oenological areas in Italy today.
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