Le Macchiole

Paleo - unverkennbarer Cabernet Franc und einer der wichtigsten Weine Bolgheris, voller Eleganz und Klasse. Der Name geht recht unspektakulär auf ein Unkraut zurück, welches längst aus den Weinbergen von Le Macchiole entfernt wurde. Sattes Rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen. Im Bouquet Minze, weißer Pfeffer, Brombeerfrucht und etwas Granatapfel. Feiner Schmelz am Gaumen mit Anklängen an Tabak und Mohn. Wunderbar strukturiert und mit langem Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"Stylish ripe red fruit and nutty oak nose with a hint of stones underneath. Succulent, supple red fruit underpinned by grainy tannins. A truly stylish wine." Jancis Robinson

"Aromas and flavors of black currant, bell pepper, cedar and lead pencil shavings abound in this red. Expressive and elegant, with a supple texture matched to a firm backbone of tannins and acidity. Offers a lingering spicy aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Really beautiful black fruit with freshly roasted coffee-bean aromas that follow through to a full body with silky and lightly chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Decadent." James Suckling

"Paleo in its secretive pre-release stage. The pure red fruit hidden away in the depths of the wine hints at the elegant complexity of which Cabernet Franc (100%) is capable in Bolgheri. Soft and round with great volume on the palate and an infinite finish. A long-distance runner." Decanter

"Here's another pure varietal expression, this time Cabernet Franc, and it is one for the ages. The 2015 edition of the Paleo was hot with nutty notes, whereas the 2016 Paleo is tighter and fresher. There is tension and precision here, rendering beautifully pastoral tones of green olive and herbs. You'll pick up notes of moist earth along with some spice. The freshness is truly epic, with well-integrated tannins. When you hit the licorice tones, you'll finally appreciate the depth and dimension of this wine. This is a true beauty, with enormous depth, concentration and power." Robert Parker

"Made entirely with Cabernet Franc, this radiant red opens with intense aromas of black currant, Mediterranean scrub, blue flower and camphor aromas. On the supremely elegant palate, supple tannins and bright acidity accompany cassis, black raspberry, crushed herb and licorice before a cedar finish. It's smooth, radiant and delicious, with great energy." Wine Enthusiast

"A wine of breathtaking beauty, the 2016 Paleo Rosso possesses off the charts vertical intensity. Sweet floral and spiced notes soar out of the glass in a stunning wine endowed with fabulous depth in all of its dimensions. Cedar, mocha, rose petal, red plum and menthol are bright and beautifully sculpted. Paleo Rosso shows just how profound Cabernet Franc can be on the Tuscan Coast. This is a superb edition of the wine that, in my view, is the Macchiole flagship." Vinous

Sehr raffiniert, der Merlot Messorio mit seiner großen Balance und Finesse. Tief dicht und stoffig, wenn sich die Tannine in den kommenden Jahren entspannt haben, wird dieser Wein eine faszinierende Perfektion erreichen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Noten von Johannisbeeren, Leder, Tee und Macchia; am Gaumen kraftvoll, kompakt und ausgewogen, endet auf Aromen von Schwarzbeerconfit und Kräutern, wirkt insgesamt sehr frisch und überraschend jugendlich." Vinum

"Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubin mit leichtem Blauschimmer. Dichte, überschwängliche Nase, satte Frucht, nach Zwetschgen, Brombeeren und Cassis. Am Gaumen geschliffen und schmalzig, entfaltet sich mit viel feinkörnigem Tannin, salzig, viel satte, dunkelbeerige Frucht, im Nachhall schönes Spiel zwischen Tabak und Frucht." Falstaff

"The 2011 Messorio takes hold of all the senses and never lets up. Rich and explosive to the core, the 2011 boasts stunning intensity and depth. Today, the 2011 is painfully young and packed with tannin. Even with all of its size, the 2011 retains gorgeous aromatic complexity and tons of nuance. This is a fabulous showing from Le Macchiole." VINOUS

"Amazing aromas of sexy, decadent fruit with blackberry, dark chocolate and cedar. Full body with fine tannins and a long, long finish." James Suckling

"A pure expression of Merlot, the 2011 Messorio is a gorgeous wine that is already drinking at near-optimal performance now. It will be exciting to see where five to ten more years of cellar evolution take it. Cinzia Merli and her vineyard team took care to harvest the early-ripening varietal before autumn heat spikes. In fact, the integrity of the fruit is impeccable and you don’t get any of the jammy notes that are common in this warm vintage. The bouquet is broad and approachable with intense cherry, chocolate and tobacco. Supporting aromas of cola, grilled herb and exotic spice flesh out the finish. The tannins are plump and sweet." Robert Parker

Scrio - großartiger, toskanischer Syrah von Le Macchiole - ist eine wahre Schönheit. Das anhaltende Bouquet bietet Aromen von dunklen Beeren und gepökeltem Fleisch, am Gaumen warm und balsamisch mit großer Intensität und Dynamik, extraktreich und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, dunkles Rubinrot-Violett. Eröffnet mit betont würzigen Noten, nach Zedernholz, weißem Pfeffer, Kardamom und viel Heidelbeere. Am Gaumen tolles Spiel, wechselt zwischen würzigen und fruchtige Noten, zeigt im Verlauf dann feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Scrio is one of the few 100% Syrahs from Bolgheri and has great personality. Few similarities could be found with other Syrah from around the Mediterranean coasts. It's a floral expression with green pepper, spice and candied orange aromas. The 2016 displays a light grace on the palate with creamy tannins and lively acidity. It lacks a bit of flavour definition on the finish but will develop complexity with bottle ageing." Decanter

"The 2016 Scrio (Syrah) is another stellar wine from Le Macchiole. Today, it is the extraordinary purity of the fruit that makes the deepest impression. More typically varietal Syrah notes need time in bottle to be fully expressive, but the wine's textural finesse is truly remarkable. Dense and resonant, the 2016 also remains light on its feet. I can't wait to taste it in another few years' time." Vinous

"The 2016 Scrio is a fruitier Syrah than the 2015, which was more about the pepper and the savory spice. The 2015 was broader, while this wine is more linear and classic. It boasts more depth and brings a lot of earthy tones, and it's generally a much more vertical wine than the 2015. This is a very precise, beautiful and detailed expression of Syrah that shows a very generous disposition overall. In fact, this wine harnesses the exuberant abundance of the grape and channels it with extreme elegance." Robert Parker

"This is another magical edition of Scrio; the crazy peppermint, rosemary, cypress and oregano perfumes should be enough to prove that. But then comes gravitas, in the form of pure blackcurrants and blackberries with graphite. Hints of dried meat. This strikes such a fine balance between power and finesse, wrapping up beautifully polished tannins and blue fruit in a velvet extravaganza of flavor and depth. This doesn’t have quite the muscularity as the legendary 2015, but, boy, does it deliver! Drink in 2023 and well beyond that." James Suckling

Messorio gehört seit über einem Jahrzehnt zu den besten und rarsten Merlots Italiens. Weich, reich, elegant, raffiniert und dabei nie übertrieben. Im Bouquet reife Früchte, Kaffee, Graphit und französische Eiche. Strukturiert und ausgeglichen, fasziniert Messorio die internationale Weinwelt jedes Jahr mit einer Klarheit und Länge, die ihresgleichen sucht. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatrand. Eröffnet mit betont würzigen Noten, nach Kardamom und Lorbeer, dahinter nach Brombeere. Am Gaumen viel kerniges, zupackendes Tannin, entspannt einen feinen Gewürzteppich." Falstaff

"A little lean for Messorio but plenty of tobacco, cedar and berry character. Medium body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs two or three years to come together." James Suckling

"The 2014 Messorio is another very pretty and expressive wine from Le Macchiole. The 2014 has lovely mid-palate density, especially for the year, along with a decidedly exotic passion fruit/apricot quality that will only grow as the wine continues to develop in bottle. I expect the 2014 starts to drink well relatively early, but it also has enough freshness and balance to hold for a number of years. Hints of truffle, raspberry jam, blood orange and spice infuse the layered, creamy finish." VINOUS

Scrio - großartiger, toskanischer Syrah von Le Macchiole - ist eine wahre Schönheit. Das anhaltende Bouquet bietet Aromen von dunklen Beeren und gepökeltem Fleisch, am Gaumen warm und balsamisch mit großer Intensität und Dynamik, extraktreich und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes Rubinviolett. Einladende und intensive Nase mit ausgeprägten Noten nach Zwetschken, Heidelbeeren und Blutorangen. Griffiges, dichtes Tannin am Gaumen, zieht schön durch, tiefgründig, deutlich erdige Töne, im Finale fester Druck, viel Tabak." Falstaff

"Black cherry, chocolate, new leather, spice and menthol all flesh out in a wine that possesses notable power. Today, Scrio is mostly a wine of texture and density, while varietal notes are not especially evident. The oak is also quite dominant." VINOUS

"Deep and saturated in both color and fruit, with core flavors of ripe plum, blackberry and black cherry, this red also offers interwoven notes of earth, vanilla, licorice and black pepper. This is solidly built, yet also polished and balanced, with a long, palate-staining finish." Wine Spectator

"It's worth noting that the Scrio was not made in 2014, as Syrah did not reach the right maturity for the quality Le Macchiole looks for. The 2015 growing season wasn't much easier, with 15 days of extreme heat in July. August brought cooler weather, and so they tried to slow down the ripening process by doing very little green harvest. This vintage is marked by more pepper than fruit, but it's still a beautiful effort, and I see a lot of potential for aging this wine. The 2015 Scrio is made with a more reductive approach overall, and this vintage needs a year or two to open fully. Only 3,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"A stunning syrah; the real McCoy for the variety. The depth of aroma takes your breath away with bark, tea leaves, peppermint, dried rosemary, thyme, sage, pressed violets, cedar, creme de cassis, blackcurrants and lavender. The palate is incredibly tight and yet, profound in its delivery of flavors. Full body, layer upon layer of fruit of every color on the spectrum, pinpoint acidity and a finish that seems endless." James Suckling

Messorio gehört seit über einem Jahrzehnt zu den besten und rarsten Merlots Italiens. Weich, reich, elegant, raffiniert und dabei nie übertrieben. Im Bouquet reife Früchte, Kaffee, Graphit und französische Eiche. Strukturiert und ausgeglichen, fasziniert Messorio die internationale Weinwelt jedes Jahr mit einer Klarheit und Länge, die ihresgleichen sucht. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatrand. Eröffnet mit betont würzigen Noten, nach Kardamom und Lorbeer, dahinter nach Brombeere. Am Gaumen viel kerniges, zupackendes Tannin, entspannt einen feinen Gewürzteppich." Falstaff

"A little lean for Messorio but plenty of tobacco, cedar and berry character. Medium body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs two or three years to come together." James Suckling

"The 2014 Messorio is another very pretty and expressive wine from Le Macchiole. The 2014 has lovely mid-palate density, especially for the year, along with a decidedly exotic passion fruit/apricot quality that will only grow as the wine continues to develop in bottle. I expect the 2014 starts to drink well relatively early, but it also has enough freshness and balance to hold for a number of years. Hints of truffle, raspberry jam, blood orange and spice infuse the layered, creamy finish." VINOUS

Sehr raffiniert, der Merlot Messorio mit seiner großen Balance und Finesse. Tief dicht und stoffig, wenn sich die Tannine in den kommenden Jahren entspannt haben, wird dieser Wein eine faszinierende Perfektion erreichen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Noten von Johannisbeeren, Leder, Tee und Macchia; am Gaumen kraftvoll, kompakt und ausgewogen, endet auf Aromen von Schwarzbeerconfit und Kräutern, wirkt insgesamt sehr frisch und überraschend jugendlich." Vinum

"Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubin mit leichtem Blauschimmer. Dichte, überschwängliche Nase, satte Frucht, nach Zwetschgen, Brombeeren und Cassis. Am Gaumen geschliffen und schmalzig, entfaltet sich mit viel feinkörnigem Tannin, salzig, viel satte, dunkelbeerige Frucht, im Nachhall schönes Spiel zwischen Tabak und Frucht." Falstaff

"The 2011 Messorio takes hold of all the senses and never lets up. Rich and explosive to the core, the 2011 boasts stunning intensity and depth. Today, the 2011 is painfully young and packed with tannin. Even with all of its size, the 2011 retains gorgeous aromatic complexity and tons of nuance. This is a fabulous showing from Le Macchiole." VINOUS

"Amazing aromas of sexy, decadent fruit with blackberry, dark chocolate and cedar. Full body with fine tannins and a long, long finish." James Suckling

"A pure expression of Merlot, the 2011 Messorio is a gorgeous wine that is already drinking at near-optimal performance now. It will be exciting to see where five to ten more years of cellar evolution take it. Cinzia Merli and her vineyard team took care to harvest the early-ripening varietal before autumn heat spikes. In fact, the integrity of the fruit is impeccable and you don’t get any of the jammy notes that are common in this warm vintage. The bouquet is broad and approachable with intense cherry, chocolate and tobacco. Supporting aromas of cola, grilled herb and exotic spice flesh out the finish. The tannins are plump and sweet." Robert Parker

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubinviolett. Wunderbar verführerische Nase, duftet nach Himbeeren, Brombeeren, dahinter feine Schokolade. Im Ansatz zunächst etwas zaghaft, zeigt viel saftige Beerenfrucht, zieht dann los und öffnet sich in vielen Schichten mit feinmaschigem Tannin, baut sich lange auf, im Finale fest und mit schönem Druck." Falstaff

"I have tasted this wine a number of times and it ranges from 97 to 98 points in my scoring. The subtlety and depth to this is amazing. Aromas of ripe fruit, chili powder, and toasted oak with hints of rosemary follow through to a full body, with very fine tannins and a long finish. Integrated and attractive now, but better in 2014." James Suckling

Scrio - großartiger, toskanischer Syrah von Le Macchiole - ist eine wahre Schönheit. Das anhaltende Bouquet bietet Aromen von dunklen Beeren und gepökeltem Fleisch, am Gaumen warm und balsamisch mit großer Intensität und Dynamik, extraktreich und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, dunkles Rubinrot-Violett. Eröffnet mit betont würzigen Noten, nach Zedernholz, weißem Pfeffer, Kardamom und viel Heidelbeere. Am Gaumen tolles Spiel, wechselt zwischen würzigen und fruchtige Noten, zeigt im Verlauf dann feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Scrio is one of the few 100% Syrahs from Bolgheri and has great personality. Few similarities could be found with other Syrah from around the Mediterranean coasts. It's a floral expression with green pepper, spice and candied orange aromas. The 2016 displays a light grace on the palate with creamy tannins and lively acidity. It lacks a bit of flavour definition on the finish but will develop complexity with bottle ageing." Decanter

"The 2016 Scrio (Syrah) is another stellar wine from Le Macchiole. Today, it is the extraordinary purity of the fruit that makes the deepest impression. More typically varietal Syrah notes need time in bottle to be fully expressive, but the wine's textural finesse is truly remarkable. Dense and resonant, the 2016 also remains light on its feet. I can't wait to taste it in another few years' time." Vinous

"The 2016 Scrio is a fruitier Syrah than the 2015, which was more about the pepper and the savory spice. The 2015 was broader, while this wine is more linear and classic. It boasts more depth and brings a lot of earthy tones, and it's generally a much more vertical wine than the 2015. This is a very precise, beautiful and detailed expression of Syrah that shows a very generous disposition overall. In fact, this wine harnesses the exuberant abundance of the grape and channels it with extreme elegance." Robert Parker

"This is another magical edition of Scrio; the crazy peppermint, rosemary, cypress and oregano perfumes should be enough to prove that. But then comes gravitas, in the form of pure blackcurrants and blackberries with graphite. Hints of dried meat. This strikes such a fine balance between power and finesse, wrapping up beautifully polished tannins and blue fruit in a velvet extravaganza of flavor and depth. This doesn’t have quite the muscularity as the legendary 2015, but, boy, does it deliver! Drink in 2023 and well beyond that." James Suckling