Le Macchiole

Messorio Toscana Merlot

9.413 ratings
9.64 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ron Siegel

This was very tight & not showing much when 1st opened yesterday. I poured it back in the btl and served it tonight. Much more open showing dark cherry & plum with earth, tobacco, elegant & floral with polished tannins that still needs more time before reaching maturity.

This was very tight & not showing much when 1st opened yesterday. I poured it back in the btl and served it tonight. Much more open showing dark cherry & plum with earth, tobacco, elegant & floral with polished tannins that still needs more time before reaching maturity.

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2017
Maarten 't Hooft

Might be on the downward slope. 2nd bottle was better but first bottle was a little flat

Might be on the downward slope. 2nd bottle was better but first bottle was a little flat

Feb 24th, 2023
Nose Reiko

Rich and tasty. Silky tannin. With Mr and Mrs N.

Rich and tasty. Silky tannin. With Mr and Mrs N.

Jul 3rd, 2018
B
10

2001 Le Macchiole Messorio Merlot. Compared this wine to the '01 Casanova di Neri Cerretalto Brunello Sangiovese at the lunch which Ash prepared at the house. By a small margin, this wine was our fave of the two. Sweet fruit on the nose, but balanced, and a nice mouthfeel with a pleasant amount of tannins. We really enjoyed how balanced and delicious this wine was.

2001 Le Macchiole Messorio Merlot. Compared this wine to the '01 Casanova di Neri Cerretalto Brunello Sangiovese at the lunch which Ash prepared at the house. By a small margin, this wine was our fave of the two. Sweet fruit on the nose, but balanced, and a nice mouthfeel with a pleasant amount of tannins. We really enjoyed how balanced and delicious this wine was.

Jul 5th, 2016
Flavio Menezes

Group's favorite, my least favorite. Sometimes I feel out of touch with the mainstream.

Group's favorite, my least favorite. Sometimes I feel out of touch with the mainstream.

Apr 10th, 2015
Jeroen Koenen

93/100

93/100

Oct 24th, 2014
Jeroen Koenen

Corked

Nov 7th, 2014
Bernard Chan

Bernard had this 8 years ago

Bernard had this 8 years ago

Oct 14th, 2015
John Bradford

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Aug 15th, 2014
Valbruzzoli Cristian

Owner Lyra LLC

10

Valbruzzoli had this 10 years ago

Valbruzzoli had this 10 years ago

Apr 21st, 2014