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Le Macchiole

Messorio 2022

Toscana IGT

Messorio is Le Macchiole’s crown jewel and one of Italy’s most iconic Merlots. First produced in 1994, it marked a daring shift in Bolgheri, where blending was the norm and single-variety wines were nearly unheard of. That bold decision became a defining one. Messorio is soulful and expressive, with a texture like silk and layers of finesse that unfold slowly in the glass. The name refers to the wheat harvest, once the most important time of year in Bolgheri. Today, that honor goes to the grape harvest, especially when it yields a wine like this.

VINTAGE

The 2022 Bolgheri vintage began with a dry winter and cool spring, resulting in late bud break and low yields due to water stress. A 75-day drought impacted vine growth, but summer rains helped recovery. September's cool nights allowed the grapes to accumulate sugar, aromas, and tannins, leading to good ripening conditions. Despite the challenges, the vintage produced high-quality wines, with a balance of acidity and ripeness thanks to favorable harvest conditions and careful winemaking.

Color

Red

Blend %

100% Merlot

Appellation

Toscana IGT

Alcohol

14%

Suggested Retail Price

$473

Reviews

96

Wine Enthusiast - November 1, 2025 "The cool, fresh, saline nose of dirt, herbs, new leather, tulips and hibiscus candy glides into a palate which is sweeter but still coherent, with flavors of blackberries, cherries, wild mint and black licorice. Acid zips past chalky tannins to bolster a bitter citrus bite on the finish."

96

Jeb Dunnuck - March 18, 2025 "The 2022 Messorio pours a youthful magenta color and is smoky and seductive on the nose, with inviting smoky aromatics of camphor, plum, pine, and forest earth. Full-bodied but with a defined structure, it’s noble on the palate, with a snappy freshness of acidity and a sanguine note through the mid-palate and finish. It’s going to benefit from more time in a bottle, with its nervous energy being more forward at this tasting."

95

Wine Spectator - June 11, 2025 "Purity is the hallmark of this vibrant, black cherry–, blackberry- and violet-flavored red. Solidly built, with refined tannins that will require time to integrate, yet overall this is balanced and elegant. Graphite and wild herb accents emerge on the long aftertaste."

95

James Suckling - May 8, 2025 "A dark and restrained wine with mint, balsamic, cassis and graphite aromas. The full-bodied palate is smooth and velvety, with crisp acidity, extracted yet ripe tannins and flavors of dark fruit and sweet tobacco. Juicy despite its concentration."

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