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Tuscany Address
Via Bolgherese, 189/A - 57020 BOLGHERI (LI) Contact
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Veronica Veltro Phone Number
+39 0565766092 E-mail Info
Le Macchiole Description
Le Macchiole is located on the Bolgherese
road, at around 5 km from the sea in the heart of the Bolgheri Doc
area. It extends over 22 hectares, with high density plantation
and low yields (“one bottle of wine per vine”).
After the untimely passing of her husband, Cinzia Merli is now
running her family’s small winery with great enthusiasm, pursuing
the object shared with him: produce high quality wines expressing
the territory through their strong personality.
Since its foundation in 1975 the estate has seen a long period
of experimentation, trying to follow both the climatic conditions
and the personal passions of the estate.
The result is the actual production of three outstanding monovarietal
wines, such as Messorio Scrio and Paleo, expressing thus the quality
potential of the single variety in our territory.
The estate distinguishes itself by the value given to the “terroir”
and pursues quality and tipicity through research and experimentation
always privileging the work in the vineyard, in full respect of
the biological cycle of each vine.
We now produce 4 red wines Messorio, Paleo, Scrio, Bolgheri Rosso
DOC and 1 white wine Paleo Bianco, with a total production of around
100.000 bottles per year.
Tasting Notes: Ruby red colour. Raspberries, blackcurrants and green tea
aroma well balanced between spices and red fruits. Very persistent
aroma with sweet finish. The flavour is full bodied, sweet and rounded,
with sweet tannins. Very particular for the elegance which comes
from the balance between the raspberries’ aroma and the sweetness
on the palate given by thin tannins. Intense and rich wine for long
ageing. Grape varieties: Merlot 100%. Food Pairings: We suggest to seve at 19° C. Good with red and white
meats, pork, poultry and aged cheeses. Total production: Awards Won: Wine Advocate, Wine
Spectator 2001/94 - 2003/93
Tasting Notes: Bruby red colour very deep and intense. Aromas of blackcurrant,
coffee, green tea and spices: nutmeg and vanilla. Persistent wine.
Very rich and deep palate with thick tannins. Taste perception enhances
and increases the olfactory sense. Grape varieties: Cabernet Franc 100%. Food Pairings: We suggest to seve at 19° C. Good with stuffed game,
pot roast meat. Total production: Awards Won: Wine Advocate 2001/92
- 2003/92, Wine Spectator 2001/92 - 2003/92
Tasting Notes: intense ruby colour with violet reflections. This wine has
hints of spice, green pepper and vanilla, aromas of red fruit, blackberry,
blueberries; it is long and fine. It ends with cacao berry toasted.
Elegant wine and well balanced on the palate. Tannins give a sensation
of freshness, they are long with sweet finish. Grape varieties: 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Sangiovese, 5% Syrah. Food Pairings: We suggest to
serve at 20° C. Good with red meat, pasta with game sauce, steak. Total production: Awards Won: Wine Advocate 2003/88
Paleo Bianco Tuscan I.G.T
Tasting Notes: Intense straw yellow, with hints of pineapple, passion fruit,
pink grapefruit and exotic fruit. Sapid, buttery and rounded on
the palate. Grape varieties: : 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay. Food Pairings: We suggest to
serve at 12° C. Good with white meat. Total production: Awards Won: Wine Advocate 2003/88