Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso 2020
$59.99
Prestigious Super Tuscan red from Bolgheri 6 Bottle or more buy
Description
From one of the most prestigious estates in the “super-Tuscan” zone of Bolgheri. Blend of Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Syrah 10%.
Usually from two new younger vineyards planted in 2012 and 2015 (‘Casa Nuova’ and ‘I Sommi’). One is a rocky hillside vineyard and the other is quite sandy. This is supplemented by fruit that does not make the grade for the Paleo, Scrio and Messorio (‘Puntone’ planted in 1994, ‘Vignone’ in 1999, ‘Casa Nuova’ planted in 1998-2009). Fermentation is done in stainless steel – 15 days. Press and decant for 1 month. Then 80% goes into old barriques and 20% is held in concrete for about 10 months and then the wine is blended.
“The Le Macchiole 2020 Bolgheri Rosso is 50% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a powerhouse wine that has become a steady little engine for the estate economy, growing from a production of 36,000 bottles to 140,000 bottles made annually today. 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. Drink 2022 – 2030.” 93 points, Monica Larner – Wine Advocate (July 2022)
“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. Merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and syrah. So drinkable already. Drink or hold.” 93 points, JamesSuckling.com
Rich offering with elegance and freshness. The black cherry and currant fruit are deep and rich but stay fresh and vibrant right on through the very long, silky, fresh finish.
Outstanding wine you can drink now or cellar …
RRP $72 Special 6 bottle or more buy $59.99
Additional information
Producer | Le Macchioli |
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Region or Country | Bolgheri, Italy |
Variety | Cabernet Blend |
Vintage | 2020 |
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