The 2020 Le Macchiole "Messorio" stands as a leading example of Merlot worldwide because it represents one of the most profound single-varietal Merlot expressions both in Italy and globally. The 2020 vintage presents a powerful character through its black plum and blueberry compote aromas alongside graphite and violets and sweet herbs and tobacco and cocoa and crushed stone notes. The soil in the estate is clay and limestone alluvial, which are perfect for the production of deep full-bodied merlot. This wine presents a velvety texture and fine-grained tannins along with deep concentration and an endless finish that establishes its elite status. The wine is fermented in concrete tanks followed by aging in French oak barriques (75% new) for 18 months. The flagship status of “Messorio” represents both Le Macchiole and Italian Merlot while demonstrating Bolgheri's ability to match Pomerol's excellence through its Mediterranean personality. The 2020 vintage stands as a magnificent cellar-worthy achievement that will please both collectors and connoisseurs.
2020 Le Macchiole “Messorio”
Le Macchiole is one of the most prestigious estates in Bolgheri, and it marched to a different beat from its neighbours. Founded by Eugenio Campolmi and now led by his wife Cinzia Merli, the winery chose to focus on single-variety wines rather than blends. Its trio of Paleo (Cabernet Franc), Messorio (Merlot) and Scrio (Syrah) redefined what was possible on the Tuscan coast, and Paleo is considered one of the world’s best Cabernet Francs. The wines are known for texture, elegance and a balsamic freshness.
Messorio is one of the most profound Merlots in Italy and anywhere. The clay and limestone alluvial soils suit deep, full-bodied Merlot, and the wine is fermented in concrete, then aged 18 months in French barriques, three-quarters new. The 2020 offers black plum and blueberry compote with graphite, violets, sweet herbs, tobacco, cocoa and crushed stone, a velvety texture, fine-grained tannins, deep concentration and an endless finish, proof that Bolgheri can match Pomerol with a Mediterranean personality.