In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: black cherry, violet, graphite

Palate: dark plum, iron, tobacco

Le Macchiole's annata Bolgheri DOC, an accessible blend showcasing the estate's three varietal flagships.

What it pairs with

  • Lasagna alla bolognese
    Bordeaux-grape blend with meat lasagna.
  • Roast chicken with herbs
    Mid-weight Bolgheri for roast poultry.
  • Pizza Margherita
    Bright acid with tomato.

History

Le Macchiole's Bolgheri Rosso annata, in continuous production since the estate's founding in 1983.

  1. 1983 — Le Macchiole estate founded

Facts

Producer
Le Macchiole
Grapes
Merlot (50%), Cabernet Franc (30%), Syrah (20%)
Classification
Bolgheri DOC
Oak
12 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
1983

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 91 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cabernet franc dry firm tannin high acid medium body medium term merlot mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pizza pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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