COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Le Macchiole
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Messorio is a single-varietal Merlot from the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, produced by Le Macchiole. The wine was conceived as a challenge to create a Merlot with significant character, diverging from softer styles. Le Macchiole, established in 1983 by Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli, are pioneers of the Bolgheri appellation, known for their focus on single-varietal wines. Messorio is considered a benchmark for Merlot from this region. The 2020 vintage experienced warmer conditions, requiring a nuanced approach in the vineyard and cellar. The name 'Messorio' refers to the wheat harvest, a significant event in agricultural cycles.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€200
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Messorio's name evokes the wheat harvest, a vital farming cycle.
Fact 02
Le Macchiole is celebrated for its trio of single-varietal wines: Paleo, Messorio, and Scrio.
Fact 03
The estate has been organically farmed since 2002.
Fact 04
Messorio is considered Le Macchiole's flagship wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Merlot grapes for Messorio are harvested in September. Fermentation and maceration are conducted for 20 days in concrete tanks. The wine is then aged for 16 months, with a portion in new oak barrels and stoneware amphorae. Following this, it spends an additional 18 months in 100% French oak, with 75% of this being new barriques. Le Macchiole has practiced organic farming since 2002.
