Le Macchiole, Toscana Messorio 2022

Le Macchiole Messorio 2022 is an iconic single-vineyard red from Bolgheri, a coastal Tuscan region renowned for producing some of Italy’s most compelling wines. Made from Merlot, it combines the grape’s natural richness and velvety texture with the Mediterranean warmth, sea breezes and mineral character of the Costa degli Etruschi. As one of Le Macchiole’s flagship wines, Messorio reflects the estate’s pioneering role in championing single-vineyard expressions in Bolgheri.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Messorio shows a deep, concentrated ruby colour with purple highlights. The nose is intense and layered, revealing ripe blackberries, black cherries and plums alongside violets, dark chocolate, sweet spices and finely integrated notes of toasted French oak. The palate is full-bodied and powerful yet remarkably polished, with generous dark-fruit flavours, a creamy texture and beautifully poised acidity. Structured tannins provide length and definition, while subtle mineral and savoury nuances add complexity to the finish. Although approachable with decanting, the 2022 vintage has the concentration and balance to develop gracefully for 15–20 years in a well-kept cellar.

Production
The vineyards lie in Bolgheri between the wooded hills and the Tyrrhenian Sea, where a warm Mediterranean climate is moderated by cooling coastal breezes. This combination helps Merlot achieve ripe fruit character while retaining freshness and balance. The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented for approximately 25 days in a combination of concrete and stainless-steel tanks. The wine is then matured for 18 months in new French oak barriques, allowing the oak to complement rather than overpower the wine’s fruit and terroir.

Food & Serving
Messorio is an excellent match for rich and flavourful dishes such as Tuscan beef, grilled or roasted red meats, braised beef cheeks, game, lamb and mature hard cheeses. Serve at approximately 16–18°C. Decant for 1–2 hours before serving, especially in its youth, to open the wine’s aromas and soften its powerful structure.

Producer
Le Macchiole has cultivated vineyards in Bolgheri since 1983 and has become one of the region’s most respected estates. Founded by Eugenio and Cinzia Campolmi, the winery helped establish Bolgheri as a source of distinctive, age-worthy wines beyond the region’s better-known historic names. Its focus on expressive single-vineyard wines, including the celebrated Messorio, has made Le Macchiole an important pioneer and an internationally recognised ambassador for the Costa degli Etruschi.

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