Le Macchiole

Klassischer Bolgheri Rosso mit kräftigem Bouquet von Himbeeren und Johannisbeeren, Cassis und etwas Tabak. Saftiger, vollmundiger Geschmack, schönes Tannin und gute Säure. Wunderbarer Einstieg in die große Welt der Le Macchiole-Weine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Le Macchiole's 2019 Bolgheri Rosso is bright, effusive and so alluring. Sweet floral and spice notes meld into a core of red/purplish berry fruit as this silky, mid-weight red shows off its undeniable charm. The interplay of Bolgheri radiance with the approach at Le Macchiole today, that seeks greater energy in the wines than in the past, is so incredibly appealing." Vinous

Klassischer Bolgheri Rosso mit kräftigem Bouquet von Himbeeren und Johannisbeeren, Cassis und etwas Tabak. Saftiger, vollmundiger Geschmack, schönes Tannin und gute Säure. Wunderbarer Einstieg in die große Welt der Le Macchiole-Weine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Le Macchiole's 2019 Bolgheri Rosso is bright, effusive and so alluring. Sweet floral and spice notes meld into a core of red/purplish berry fruit as this silky, mid-weight red shows off its undeniable charm. The interplay of Bolgheri radiance with the approach at Le Macchiole today, that seeks greater energy in the wines than in the past, is so incredibly appealing." Vinous

Der mit jedem Jahrgang sehr rare Paleo Bianco aus Sauvignon und Chardonnay ist ein großartiger toskanischer Weißer auf höchstem Niveau. Frisches Bouquet nach Zitrone und Apfel, cremige Textur und Noten von Melone und Pfirsich am Gaumen. Schöne Mineralität und tiefgründige aromatische Finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Aromas of currants and fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and basil, follow through to a full body with layers of ripe tannins and a chewy finish." James Suckling

"The 2017 Paleo Rosso is superb. It is also the wine in this range that seems to have handled the rigors of 2017 best. Then again, that is the magic of Cabernet Franc on the Tuscan Coast. The aromatics alone are so alluring. Sweet pipe tobacco, mocha, dried flowers, mint, sage and cedar give Paleo its aromatic lift. Some varietal character has been baked out because of the heat of the year. In exchange, readers will find a Paleo Rosso that will drink well with just a year or two in bottle." Vinous

"The Three Graces of Le Macchiole are Messorio, Scrio and Paleo (Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc, respectively). Of these three top-tier releases, my favorite is the 2017 Paleo. This is an upright and direct expression of the grape that carefully sheds some dusty or mineral aromas before opening the way for determined black fruit, charred meat, spice and cured tobacco or cigar. There is quite a bit of oak, but it works beautifully against the natural intensity and rich concentration of the hot vintage. More unexpected are those pretty tones of lilac, blue flower and aniseed that add to the detailed rendering and complexity of the bouquet. This wine won my heart." 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

"The 2017 Scrio, Le Macchiole’s Syrah, is fabulous. As always, Scrio is more a wine of the estate than a varietal expression of Syrah. That is obvious. Even so, the wine’s density, persistence and overall complexity make it compelling. Time in the glass brings out hints of cedar, smoke, sweet pipe tobacco and rose petal to play off a core of vibrant red Syrah fruit. I would give the 2017 a few years for the aromatics to develop. This is very nicely done. Sadly, the year required severe selection that reduced production by around 40%." Vinous

"The Le Macchiole 2017 Scrio is a pure expression of Syrah that shows more similarities to the variety when grown in France than it does California, Australia or even the rest of Tuscany for that matter. Instead of the peppery charred meat or barbecued aromas you often get in New World Syrah, this wine points to blackberry, some black olive, rum cake, crème de cassis or chocolate-covered cherries. Although the wine is varietally pure, it doesn't really scream Syrah in any sort of obvious or banal manner. The tannins are more gripping in this hot vintage, and the wine spreads over the palate with a creamy, almost waxy texture that is enduring and deep." Robert Parker

"Intense aromas of blackcurrants, spices and black licorice with some lavender and rosemary. It’s full-bodied and layered with chewy, polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Black pepper comes through. It’s tensioned and structured. Nicely proportioned." 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

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

"A beam of black cherry and blackberry permeates this red, accented by wild rosemary, thyme, iron and oak spice. Beautifully balanced and graceful, this should begin to hit its stride in two to three years, once the oak is absorbed." Wine Spectator

"Messorio is a wine that beautifully reflects the characteristics of the vintage and is a very accurate measuring stick of how any single vintage will eventually perform both in terms of near-term accessibility and long-term cellar aging. That said, the Le Macchiole 2017 Messorio plays its strongest cards in terms of mouthfeel and texture, revealing a robust structure and firmly integrated tannins that come from both the richly concentrated fruit and the careful use of oak. The wine shows a heavy center of gravity and a solid base of dark fruit that is enhanced by caramel, brown sugar, spice and creamy blackberry preserves. It does offer immediate appeal, but I'd wait a few more years to give this 2017 Messorio more time to flesh out and evolve." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Messorio is classy and polished to the core. It is also incredibly young and not at all forthcoming. Messorio is a wine that needs a surprising amount of time in bottle to truly shine. I expect that will be the case here as well. Today, the 2017 is all about fruit and density. Time in the cellar should allow for its aromatics to emerge more fully. Overall, though, this is a fairly restrained style, in keeping with the showing of 2017 Bolgheri reds more broadly. All the elements come together so gracefully in this striking wine." Vinous

"This wine shows beautiful clarity and class on the nose with roses, tar, currants, green and black olives and plums. It’s exceptionally fine-tannined with such polish and finesse. So sophisticated and intense for this vintage. Long, chewy finish, yet this is mouth-filling and caressing." 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 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

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

"The 2017 Scrio, Le Macchiole’s Syrah, is fabulous. As always, Scrio is more a wine of the estate than a varietal expression of Syrah. That is obvious. Even so, the wine’s density, persistence and overall complexity make it compelling. Time in the glass brings out hints of cedar, smoke, sweet pipe tobacco and rose petal to play off a core of vibrant red Syrah fruit. I would give the 2017 a few years for the aromatics to develop. This is very nicely done. Sadly, the year required severe selection that reduced production by around 40%." Vinous

"The Le Macchiole 2017 Scrio is a pure expression of Syrah that shows more similarities to the variety when grown in France than it does California, Australia or even the rest of Tuscany for that matter. Instead of the peppery charred meat or barbecued aromas you often get in New World Syrah, this wine points to blackberry, some black olive, rum cake, crème de cassis or chocolate-covered cherries. Although the wine is varietally pure, it doesn't really scream Syrah in any sort of obvious or banal manner. The tannins are more gripping in this hot vintage, and the wine spreads over the palate with a creamy, almost waxy texture that is enduring and deep." Robert Parker

"Intense aromas of blackcurrants, spices and black licorice with some lavender and rosemary. It’s full-bodied and layered with chewy, polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Black pepper comes through. It’s tensioned and structured. Nicely proportioned." 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

"A beam of black cherry and blackberry permeates this red, accented by wild rosemary, thyme, iron and oak spice. Beautifully balanced and graceful, this should begin to hit its stride in two to three years, once the oak is absorbed." Wine Spectator

"Messorio is a wine that beautifully reflects the characteristics of the vintage and is a very accurate measuring stick of how any single vintage will eventually perform both in terms of near-term accessibility and long-term cellar aging. That said, the Le Macchiole 2017 Messorio plays its strongest cards in terms of mouthfeel and texture, revealing a robust structure and firmly integrated tannins that come from both the richly concentrated fruit and the careful use of oak. The wine shows a heavy center of gravity and a solid base of dark fruit that is enhanced by caramel, brown sugar, spice and creamy blackberry preserves. It does offer immediate appeal, but I'd wait a few more years to give this 2017 Messorio more time to flesh out and evolve." Robert Parker

"The 2017 Messorio is classy and polished to the core. It is also incredibly young and not at all forthcoming. Messorio is a wine that needs a surprising amount of time in bottle to truly shine. I expect that will be the case here as well. Today, the 2017 is all about fruit and density. Time in the cellar should allow for its aromatics to emerge more fully. Overall, though, this is a fairly restrained style, in keeping with the showing of 2017 Bolgheri reds more broadly. All the elements come together so gracefully in this striking wine." Vinous

"This wine shows beautiful clarity and class on the nose with roses, tar, currants, green and black olives and plums. It’s exceptionally fine-tannined with such polish and finesse. So sophisticated and intense for this vintage. Long, chewy finish, yet this is mouth-filling and caressing." James Suckling