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Le Macchiole Messorio 2012
Bolgheri, Tuscany, ItalyMessorio (the workers who harvest the grain) is the flagship red of Le Macchiole. It’s one hundred percent merlot and each year it is fussed over from bud break to bottling. The yields are low, the fermentation is done in wooden vats while the ageing runs 18 months in 75 percent new French oak barrels and 25 percent second year wood. Production is limited to approximately 10,000 bottles per vintage. The 2012 has a certain elegance that reminds us of owner Cinzia Merli who has poured her heart into this project. Texture is something you expect from merlot but it’s the structure that sets Messorio apart, adding a framework to showcase its many layers of flavours and nuance. Messorio is wine that bucks the merlot trend in that it needs time to reach its apex. Don’t be fooled by its supple, silky textures or inviting savoury red fruit flavours; there is still plenty to come. What’s remarkable about Bolgheri reds is their ability to mimic the exquisite scents of the Mediterranean coast.Tasted: 17 April 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $292.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| AB | $325.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| QC | $232.00 | 750ml | SAQ |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 233650UPC: 8032700761006
