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

"Funkelndes, dunkles Rubin. Duftende Nase nach Schwarzer Ribisel, reifen Holunderbeeren, frisch gemahlenem Kaffee und erdigen Noten, vielschichtig. Weich und geschmeidig beim Gaumeneintritt, balanciert, mit schönem Druck, reifer Frucht und festem Tannin, bis ins ausgeprägte Finale." Falstaff

"The 2020 Bolgheri Rosso is an attractive, fruity wine to drink now and over the next handful of years, while the red berry fruit and floral notes remain vibrant." Vinous

"Grilled herbs, orange zest, black plums, cherries, peach stones and peppercorns on the nose. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins. It’s deliciously round and fruity, yet firm, with a long and polished finish." James Suckling

"This is a powerhouse wine that has become a steady little engine for the estate economy. This vintage does a terrific balancing act with dark fruit and concentration on the one hand and an accessible easy-drinking personality on the other. Black fruit cedes to baked brioche, spice and toasted aniseed. The wine finishes for 10 months in a combination of second, third and fourth-year barrique, and about 30% of the total goes into cement. The finish is polished and fresh, and you get good value." Robert Parker

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

"Mittelkräftiges strahlendes Rubinrot mit Granatrand. Ausgesprochen duftig öffnet sich auf satte Herzkirsche, etwas floral, dazu schwarzer Pfeffer, Nelke und kalter Tee. Trifft mit saftiger Frische auf den Gaumen, feinmaschig, eng verwoben, trotzdem finessenreich, zupackend im Trunk mit feinem Druck und guter Länge." Falstaff

"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

"Attractive perfumes of currants, berries, incense and flowers follow through to a medium body with firm, silky tannins and a bright finish. Some smoke and dark-earth undertones. A little tight at the end, but delicious already." James Suckling

"Bright blackberry, black currant and cedar flavors run into resinous oak and vanilla notes in this dense red. The core of ripe fruit lingers despite muscular tannins adding grip." Wine Spectator

"Released to much fanfare amidst growing popularity for this entry-level appellation on the Tuscan coast, the Le Macchiole 2019 Bolgheri Rosso is a beautiful specimen, thanks to its honest simplicity and its charming approach. The wine reveals good fruit complexity with blue and purple berries contrasted against toasted spice and baked earth. But if anything truly stands out here, it is the expert integration and generally seamlessness of the wine's various moving parts. This is a terrific wine to uncork for a fun family meal with pasta and grilled meats around the kitchen table." Robert Parker

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

"Funkelndes, dunkles Rubin. Duftende Nase nach Schwarzer Ribisel, reifen Holunderbeeren, frisch gemahlenem Kaffee und erdigen Noten, vielschichtig. Weich und geschmeidig beim Gaumeneintritt, balanciert, mit schönem Druck, reifer Frucht und festem Tannin, bis ins ausgeprägte Finale." Falstaff

"The 2020 Bolgheri Rosso is an attractive, fruity wine to drink now and over the next handful of years, while the red berry fruit and floral notes remain vibrant." Vinous

"Grilled herbs, orange zest, black plums, cherries, peach stones and peppercorns on the nose. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins. It’s deliciously round and fruity, yet firm, with a long and polished finish." James Suckling

"This is a powerhouse wine that has become a steady little engine for the estate economy. This vintage does a terrific balancing act with dark fruit and concentration on the one hand and an accessible easy-drinking personality on the other. Black fruit cedes to baked brioche, spice and toasted aniseed. The wine finishes for 10 months in a combination of second, third and fourth-year barrique, and about 30% of the total goes into cement. The finish is polished and fresh, and you get good value." Robert Parker

Der in jedem Jahrgang sehr rare Paleo Bianco aus Chardonnay und Sauvignon Bianco 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

"This blend of mostly Chardonnay with Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant, rounded and open-knit with exotic fruits, crisp pineapple, sweet almond and crushed stone. The vineyards are located adjacent to the estate at about 80 meters above sea level." Robert Parker

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

"Glänzendes, sattes Rubin mit leichtem Violettschimmer. Sehr klare Nase, zeigt Noten nach Waldheidelbeeren, Frucht und Würze, viel Tabak, spannend. Am Gaumen dichtes Tannin, stoffig, mit feiner Würze." Falstaff

"Violettschwarz. In der Nase schwarze Brombeeren sowie Holunder und Heidelbeeren. Dazu kommen Wacholder, Lakritze und gut eingebundene Röstaromen. Im Gaumen gut gebaut und elegant. Getragen von einer saftigen Säure und feinkörnigem Tannin." Vinum

"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

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

"Kraftvolles, funkelndes Rubin mit leichtem Violettschimmer. Eröffnet in der Nase mit Noten nach Tabak und Brombeeren, dazu etwas Sandelholz. Blüht am Gaumen groß auf, viel saftige Frucht, dunkle Kirsche und Maulbeere, öffnet sich mit dichtem, feinmaschigem Tannin, feiner Trinkfluss." Falstaff

"Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, plums, chocolate and mushrooms. It’s full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Round and creamy with harmony and balance. Fresh, yet focused, with chocolate and black-fruit character. Long, flavorful finish with some spices." James Suckling

"A profound red, with earth and tar notes dominating black cherry, blackberry and herbal flavors. Tightens up midpalate, before dense, chewy tannins weigh in on the extended finish." Wine Spectator

"The fresh 2018 vintage enhances the well known aromatic richness of this wine where the typical dried eucalyptus note is completed by menthol, vibrant clay minerality, leather and star anise. Elegant tannins and crisp acidity complete the picture." Decanter

"Le Macchiole's 2018 Paleo Rosso is an unbelievably beautiful wine. It is also very young. The aromatics are total seduction, but otherwise the 2018 is quite reticent. Bright floral notes and red-toned fruit give the 2018 considerable energy and verve as varietal Franc aromas and flavors start to take shape over time. Readers will have to be patient. The 2018 needs at least a few years in bottle to fully blossom. Even so, it is pretty appealing today." Vinous

"The Le Macchiole 2018 Paleo has a spicy and tangy personality with dark fruit, bitter chocolate and tarry smoke. Coming back to my open bottle 24 hours later, I got some green olive and rosemary essence. The mouthfeel fleshes out considerably, and there is beautiful structure to hold it firmly together." 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

"Pretty, subtle aromas of berries and sweet green tobacco follow through to a medium body with very fine tannins and a bright, fresh finish. Very balanced and fine." James Suckling

"The 2018 Scrio is brilliant. Fresh, translucent and so expressive, the 2018 dazzles from the very first taste. Although Scrio is Syrah, it is best described as a wine of Le Macchiole. There is not a ton of varietal character, and yet that in no way detracts from the immense pleasure the wine provides. Bright red cherry, blood orange, mint and rose petal linger. I can't wait to taste this with a bit more age." Vinous

"The 2018 Scrio is a pure expression of Syrah and one of the wines that broke the mold on this grape grown in coastal Tuscany. This is such a delicious wine and you want to bite into it, sip after sip, as if it were food. There is sweetness here, ample spice, tons of dark fruit and a long, luscious finish. I came back to the open bottle a day later and discovered Christmas spice and savory leather. This Tuscan Syrah shies away from the more prominent white pepper or smoked bacon aromas that you sometimes get from this grape, especially in New World expressions." Robert Parker

Messorio gehört seit Mitte der 1990er Jahre unbestritten 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

"Erneut ein Beweis, wie einzelne Lagen in Bolgheri für die Rebsorte Merlot geeignet sind: Komplexe Nase nach Waldfrüchten, Minze, Pfeffer und Tabak; der Auftakt füllig und doch finessenreich, mit geschmeidigen Tanninen, gute Säurestruktur, der Abgang angenehm mineralisch und von grosser Eleganz." Vinum

"Kraftvolles, funkelndes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Zeigt sich in der Nase offen und zugänglich, charmante Noten nach dunklen Kirschen, Waldhimbeeren und etwas Kardamom. Zeigt am Gaumen sehr gute Spannung, saftig, viel knackige Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, im Finale nach Tabak." Falstaff

"The 2018 Messorio is an attractive wine, but it also feels like the most marked by the cooler style of the year. Readers will find a mid-weight Messorio endowed with striking inner sweetness and perfume, if not quite the textural richness that is the norm here. I have seen even the more delicate of Messorios blossom beautifully over time, and suspect that will be the case here as well. The purity of the fruit is remarkable." Vinous

"Le Macchiole's 2018 Messorio is soft and rich with impressive depth and intensity, all delivered with the softness that only the Merlot grape can manage. This important wine unfolds first to rich cherry and blackberry and then yields softly to secondary notes of spice, baker's chocolate and toasted almond. There is some youthful tightness in the mouth, with Merlot tannins that are hitched to firmness and softness, while showing impressive length all the while. The mouthfeel is most impressive, thanks to its seamless and supple nature that glides smoothly over the palate." Robert Parker

"This wine's main themes are plum, blackberry and black cherry flavors, with perfumed aromas and earth, iron, tobacco and dried herb accents. Dense, firm and dry on the finish, where a green, herbal element echoes. This is underlined by a beam of acidity from beginning to end." Wine Spectator

"This is very complex, offering tobacco, brown sugar, black olives and currants. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and layered, with very fine tannins and a long, structured finish. Hints of new wood complement the long, cool fruit and phenolics. Give this three or four years to open." James Suckling

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

"Kraftvolles, funkelndes Rubin mit leichtem Violettschimmer. Eröffnet in der Nase mit Noten nach Tabak und Brombeeren, dazu etwas Sandelholz. Blüht am Gaumen groß auf, viel saftige Frucht, dunkle Kirsche und Maulbeere, öffnet sich mit dichtem, feinmaschigem Tannin, feiner Trinkfluss." Falstaff

"Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, plums, chocolate and mushrooms. It’s full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Round and creamy with harmony and balance. Fresh, yet focused, with chocolate and black-fruit character. Long, flavorful finish with some spices." James Suckling

"A profound red, with earth and tar notes dominating black cherry, blackberry and herbal flavors. Tightens up midpalate, before dense, chewy tannins weigh in on the extended finish." Wine Spectator

"The fresh 2018 vintage enhances the well known aromatic richness of this wine where the typical dried eucalyptus note is completed by menthol, vibrant clay minerality, leather and star anise. Elegant tannins and crisp acidity complete the picture." Decanter

"Le Macchiole's 2018 Paleo Rosso is an unbelievably beautiful wine. It is also very young. The aromatics are total seduction, but otherwise the 2018 is quite reticent. Bright floral notes and red-toned fruit give the 2018 considerable energy and verve as varietal Franc aromas and flavors start to take shape over time. Readers will have to be patient. The 2018 needs at least a few years in bottle to fully blossom. Even so, it is pretty appealing today." Vinous

"The Le Macchiole 2018 Paleo has a spicy and tangy personality with dark fruit, bitter chocolate and tarry smoke. Coming back to my open bottle 24 hours later, I got some green olive and rosemary essence. The mouthfeel fleshes out considerably, and there is beautiful structure to hold it firmly together." 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 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

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

"Leuchtendes, kraftvolles Rubinviolett. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Unterholz und Tabak, viel Heidelbeere, etwas getrocknete Zwetschke. Herzhaft und würzig am Gaumen, öffnet sich mit griffigem, festem Tannin, im Finale viel Druck, langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"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

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

"Pretty, subtle aromas of berries and sweet green tobacco follow through to a medium body with very fine tannins and a bright, fresh finish. Very balanced and fine." James Suckling

"The 2018 Scrio is brilliant. Fresh, translucent and so expressive, the 2018 dazzles from the very first taste. Although Scrio is Syrah, it is best described as a wine of Le Macchiole. There is not a ton of varietal character, and yet that in no way detracts from the immense pleasure the wine provides. Bright red cherry, blood orange, mint and rose petal linger. I can't wait to taste this with a bit more age." Vinous

"The 2018 Scrio is a pure expression of Syrah and one of the wines that broke the mold on this grape grown in coastal Tuscany. This is such a delicious wine and you want to bite into it, sip after sip, as if it were food. There is sweetness here, ample spice, tons of dark fruit and a long, luscious finish. I came back to the open bottle a day later and discovered Christmas spice and savory leather. This Tuscan Syrah shies away from the more prominent white pepper or smoked bacon aromas that you sometimes get from this grape, especially in New World expressions." Robert Parker

Messorio gehört seit Mitte der 1990er Jahre unbestritten 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

"Erneut ein Beweis, wie einzelne Lagen in Bolgheri für die Rebsorte Merlot geeignet sind: Komplexe Nase nach Waldfrüchten, Minze, Pfeffer und Tabak; der Auftakt füllig und doch finessenreich, mit geschmeidigen Tanninen, gute Säurestruktur, der Abgang angenehm mineralisch und von grosser Eleganz." Vinum

"Kraftvolles, funkelndes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Zeigt sich in der Nase offen und zugänglich, charmante Noten nach dunklen Kirschen, Waldhimbeeren und etwas Kardamom. Zeigt am Gaumen sehr gute Spannung, saftig, viel knackige Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, im Finale nach Tabak." Falstaff

"The 2018 Messorio is an attractive wine, but it also feels like the most marked by the cooler style of the year. Readers will find a mid-weight Messorio endowed with striking inner sweetness and perfume, if not quite the textural richness that is the norm here. I have seen even the more delicate of Messorios blossom beautifully over time, and suspect that will be the case here as well. The purity of the fruit is remarkable." Vinous

"Le Macchiole's 2018 Messorio is soft and rich with impressive depth and intensity, all delivered with the softness that only the Merlot grape can manage. This important wine unfolds first to rich cherry and blackberry and then yields softly to secondary notes of spice, baker's chocolate and toasted almond. There is some youthful tightness in the mouth, with Merlot tannins that are hitched to firmness and softness, while showing impressive length all the while. The mouthfeel is most impressive, thanks to its seamless and supple nature that glides smoothly over the palate." Robert Parker

"This wine's main themes are plum, blackberry and black cherry flavors, with perfumed aromas and earth, iron, tobacco and dried herb accents. Dense, firm and dry on the finish, where a green, herbal element echoes. This is underlined by a beam of acidity from beginning to end." Wine Spectator

"This is very complex, offering tobacco, brown sugar, black olives and currants. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and layered, with very fine tannins and a long, structured finish. Hints of new wood complement the long, cool fruit and phenolics. Give this three or four years to open." James Suckling

Messorio gehört seit Mitte der 1990er Jahre unbestritten 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

"Erneut ein Beweis, wie einzelne Lagen in Bolgheri für die Rebsorte Merlot geeignet sind: Komplexe Nase nach Waldfrüchten, Minze, Pfeffer und Tabak; der Auftakt füllig und doch finessenreich, mit geschmeidigen Tanninen, gute Säurestruktur, der Abgang angenehm mineralisch und von grosser Eleganz." Vinum

"Kraftvolles, funkelndes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Zeigt sich in der Nase offen und zugänglich, charmante Noten nach dunklen Kirschen, Waldhimbeeren und etwas Kardamom. Zeigt am Gaumen sehr gute Spannung, saftig, viel knackige Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, im Finale nach Tabak." Falstaff

"The 2018 Messorio is an attractive wine, but it also feels like the most marked by the cooler style of the year. Readers will find a mid-weight Messorio endowed with striking inner sweetness and perfume, if not quite the textural richness that is the norm here. I have seen even the more delicate of Messorios blossom beautifully over time, and suspect that will be the case here as well. The purity of the fruit is remarkable." Vinous

"Le Macchiole's 2018 Messorio is soft and rich with impressive depth and intensity, all delivered with the softness that only the Merlot grape can manage. This important wine unfolds first to rich cherry and blackberry and then yields softly to secondary notes of spice, baker's chocolate and toasted almond. There is some youthful tightness in the mouth, with Merlot tannins that are hitched to firmness and softness, while showing impressive length all the while. The mouthfeel is most impressive, thanks to its seamless and supple nature that glides smoothly over the palate." Robert Parker

"This wine's main themes are plum, blackberry and black cherry flavors, with perfumed aromas and earth, iron, tobacco and dried herb accents. Dense, firm and dry on the finish, where a green, herbal element echoes. This is underlined by a beam of acidity from beginning to end." Wine Spectator

"This is very complex, offering tobacco, brown sugar, black olives and currants. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and layered, with very fine tannins and a long, structured finish. Hints of new wood complement the long, cool fruit and phenolics. Give this three or four years to open." James Suckling