Le Macchiole
Messorio 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in new barriques (with a portion in stoneware amphorae). |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Merlot, still red Toscana IGT, 2022 vintage
- Aromatic profile: Sour cherries and plums, followed by liquorice, mentholated tobacco, dark spices
- Vinification: Fermentation and maceration for 25–30 days in stainless steel and cement tanks
- Ageing: 18 months in new barriques with a portion in stoneware amphora
- Taste and service: Smooth and balanced, fresh-savoury finish; decant for 1 hour
Description
What type of wine it is
Le Macchiole's Messorio is a still red wine with a Typical Geographical Indication (IGT) from Tuscany, capable of expressing the pure essence of Merlot. In the glass, it displays a bright ruby red colour, introducing a layered aromatic profile. Clear notes of sour cherries, plums, and black cherries emerge, followed by nuances of liquorice, mentholated tobacco, cinchona, and dark spices. Fermented in steel and concrete and aged in barrels and amphorae, on the palate it proves to be structured, with smooth tannins and a finish with a pleasant and long savoury persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Bolgheri territory in Tuscany, in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. The grapes come from the Vignone and Ulivino vineyards, cultivated using the Guyot system. The coastal microclimate contributes to giving the wine its unmistakable gustatory balance and natural elegance.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between the second and third week of September, with careful selection to identify the perfect moment for picking. Once at the winery, the grapes undergo a fermentation and maceration phase of about a month inside steel and concrete tanks. The ageing lasts for a year and a half, using new wooden barrels, a truncated conical barrel, and a portion that rests in stoneware amphorae. This technical management shapes a consistent wine, endowed with a remarkable capacity for evolution over time.
History and interesting facts
Born in 1994 from a vision by Le Macchiole, Messorio 2022 represents the ambitious challenge of transforming pure Merlot into a world-class wine of great power, moving beyond the common perception of an exclusively soft and docile grape variety. The name itself pays homage to the harvest, a symbol of Bolgheri’s deep agricultural calling. Established as one of the most iconic Italian Merlots on an international level, this masterpiece originates from the prestigious Vignone and Ulivino vineyards. The result of meticulous selection, it boasts 97 points from Robert Parker.
Awards
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2022
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2022
95/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1983
- Oenologist: Luca Rettondini
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 35
Founders Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli were among the region’s pioneers, and they contributed in a significant way to Bolgheri’s growing fame thanks to their work in creating wines full of character and personality that have become a symbol of the region.
Today, Cinzia runs the winery with the essential support of her sons Elia and Mattia, who have become an important presence at the winery, together with a close team of enthusiastic colleagues. Read more
| Name | Le Macchiole Messorio 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Le Macchiole |
| Story | History and interesting facts Born in 1994 from a vision by Le Macchiole, Messorio 2022 represents the ambitious challenge of transforming pure Merlot into a world-class wine of great power, moving beyond the common perception of an exclusively soft and docile grape variety. The name itself pays homage to the harvest, a symbol of Bolgheri’s deep agricultural calling. Established as one of the most iconic Italian Merlots on an international level, this masterpiece originates from the prestigious Vignone and Ulivino vineyards. The result of meticulous selection, it boasts 97 points from Robert Parker. |
| Origin | Area of Castagneto Carducci - Bolgheri (Livorno) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Second and third week of September |
| Fermentation | 25 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel and concrete tanks; ageing in new barriques and stoneware amphorae. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration for approximately 25–30 days, partly in steel tanks and partly in concrete tanks; ageing in new barriques for approximately 18 months (with a portion in stoneware amphorae). |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in new barriques (with a portion in stoneware amphorae). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |