TASTING NOTES

TASTING NOTES

While many Bolgheri producers root their production in the Bordeaux paradigm, Le Macchiole has established a niche in the single-varietal genre – where Merlot has firmly established itself in its flagship wine, Messorio. Part of an unofficial, but nevertheless widely recognised, clique that includes the great Redigaffi, Masseto, Galatrona, and Percarlo, Messorio provides a compelling testament to Tuscany’s affinity for...

TASTING NOTES

TASTING NOTES

This is 100% Merlot and the coolness of the vintage definitely suited it. The nose takes a while to come alive, but spices, chocolate and black pepper sit on top of cherry and blackberry fruit; tantalising and inviting. There is a lovely orange zest acidity with perfectly ripe blue fruit, leather and wood shavings. Layer upon layer of flavour builds...

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The vintage weather conditions encouraged the development of an Ornellaia which shows elegance and development of richly-faceted aromatics, with its classic dark, intense ruby colour. Fully-ripened fruit pervades the nose, with crisply-delineated dark wild berry fruit and spice, with balsamic notes. On the palate, exceptionally glossy, velvet-smooth tannins immediately impress, along with intense notes of fruit and spice. Good volume...

TASTING NOTES

Overall, there is a profound sense of purity and intensity - vibrant fruit supported by super ripe acidity, with haunting minerality and a ripe tannic frame. Seductive aromatics of cassis, violets and dried, almost sweet herbs lead to a palate brimming with ripe, dark, intense fruit. The sheer density of this majestic wine is deftly balanced with a core of...