“Messorio” Rosso Toscana IGT 2021 · Double MAGNUM

Az. Agr. Le Macchiole | Tuscany
Le Macchiole s.a. s.s. | Via Bolgherese 189a | IT 57022 Castagneto Carducci

09833221 · 3 l · 496,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available
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Messorio has been undisputedly one of the best and rarest Merlots in Italy since the mid-1990s. Soft, rich, elegant, refined and never exaggerated. Ripe fruit, coffee, graphite and French oak on the nose. Structured and balanced, Messorio fascinates the international wine world every year with a clarity and length that is unrivalled. SUPERIORE.DE

"Seductive Merlot nose with aromas of red berries and flowers; crisp and youthful on the palate, juicy, the acidity vivid, long on notes of red berries, pepper and blood oranges on the finish. Already a pleasure, but also with potential for ageing." Vinum

"Powerful, bright ruby colour with a fine violet sheen. Intense and inviting nose, full of blackberries and blueberries, with fine spicy notes of cedar and pine cones. Very well-developed fruit on the palate, juicy and crisp, lots of fine tannins, spans a wide arc, fine spicy notes on the final." Falstaff

"Messorio, the pure Merlot from Le Macchiole, which shines with energy and fragrance in 2021. It is produced in the same way as the Paleo and is a blend of two parcels and six vinifications. It smells of Mediterranean scrub, sweet cherry, violet, plum and spices, while the firm, grainy palate promises bright, lively and fleshy fruit once bottle ageing has relaxed it. An outstanding Merlot." Decanter

"A lively Merlot on the nose with aromas of plum, berry, clove and cedar, as well as undertones of bark and five spice. Full-bodied yet balanced and energetic, with a driving acidity and fine tannins that frame the wine nicely and give it energy and drive. Sweet tobacco to the fruit." James Suckling

"The Messorio 2021 is a classic wine with firm lines and an almost glossy texture, due to the very warm but balanced conditions of this growing season. The fruit is bold and expressive with deep layers of Amarena cherries that fade into toasted spices, brown sugar and even a hint of olive oil focaccia. Similar to the Paleo (Cabernet Franc) and Scrio (Syrah) from Cinzia Merli, this wine has a floral signature that reminds me of freesia (with the peppery notes) or a green calla lily. The tannins are very polished and finely balanced. Of the five flavour elements we perceive - sweetness, saltiness, acidity, bitterness and umami - Messorio is completely umami." Wine Advocate

"Plum, pomegranate and blackberry fruit are framed by toasted oak and vanilla notes in this fresh, brilliant red. Iron and tobacco accents add detail as it transitions into the long, lush finish. The tannins are present, but remain within limits and leave a mouth-flattering impression. This wine is more about finesse than power, showing balance and length." Wine Spectator

Relentless is the word that comes to mind at the first sip of Messorio 2021. Winemaking in Bolgheri has only become more complicated in recent vintages, and most people would point to the Merlot vineyards as the place where the oncoming storm strikes first, but like a lighthouse whose light is better appreciated not despite but because of the adverse conditions, Le Macchiole's Messorio seems to shine even brighter under duress. A beacon of light." Wine Enthusiast

"The Messorio 2021 is a wine of pure and complete sensuality. Dark, layered and enveloping, the 2021 offers a remarkable textural richness from start to finish. Dark red fruits, spice, mocha, new leather and liquorice fill out the layers effortlessly. There is plenty of energy and depth to balance some of the more overt qualities. These days, Messorio is not as opulent as it was in the 1990s when it became an icon in Italy, but there is simply no denying the Maremma's natural aptitude for producing exotic, luscious Merlots. It is a great achievement by Le Macchiole." Vinous