2017 Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso Organic, Tuscany
A$57.75
Le Macchiole’s style is intimately related to the terroir in Bolgheri that leads to unique, original wines with great character. From the very first harvest through the most recent vintages, the philosophy has not changed; instead, it is in constant evolution, allowing for the winery to be contemporary while at the same time staying true to its values. Today more than ever, Le Macchiole makes wines of place with great elegance, refinement, and longevity capable of coming into their own in the most natural way possible.
First bottled in 2004, this wine is the purest and most unadulterated expression of Bolgheri for Le Macchiole. It is a red that possesses grace and intensity and that is eminently drinkable without compromising structure and complexity.
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40% Merlot, 15% Cab S,15% Syrah and 30% Cabernet Franc.
Usually from two new younger vineyards planted in 2012 and 2015. 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. Fermentation is done in stainless steel – 15 days. Press and decant for 1 month. Then 60% goes into old barriques and 40% is held in concrete for about 8 months and then the wine is blended.
‘As usual, Le Macchiole has done a great job with all of its releases, including the lower-end bottles such as the 2017 Bolgheri Rosso. There is a sure sense of precision and sharpness here with bright berry and black cherry. Those aromas show quality and craftsmanship. You would do well to pair this accessible, mid-weight wine with simple pasta topped with fresh tomato sauce. Drink: 2019-2025’
91 points Monica Larner, RobertParker.com (May19)
'40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah. The grape varieties have been planted in separate plots and at different vine densities. With these four different varieties they did 50 different vinifications. In stainless steel and MLF immediately afterwards also in stainless steel. The blend is made immediately after the alcoholic fermentation and two-thirds were aged in barrique of third and fourth passage and one-third in concrete. 2017 was a very hot year with the last rain before summer at the beginning of May and then the next rain at the end of August. They have irrigated but with a classic water sprinkler. 'We do not have drip irrigation and me and my brother are convinced that it is better because it imitates rain much better.'' Jancis Robinson.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany/Toscana |
| Varietals | Shiraz, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 91 |
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