In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lasagna alla bolognese, Roast chicken with herbs, Pizza Margherita. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Le Macchiole's Bolgheri Rosso annata, in continuous production since the estate's founding in 1983.
- 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)
Frequently asked about Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso
What does Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, violet, graphite. On the palate, dark plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Le Macchiole's annata Bolgheri DOC, an accessible blend showcasing the estate's three varietal flagships.
When should I drink Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso?
Drink 4 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso?
Lasagna alla bolognese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with herbs and Pizza Margherita. Bordeaux-grape blend with meat lasagna.
What grapes are in Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso?
The blend is Merlot (50%), Cabernet Franc (30%), Syrah (20%). The wine is classified as Bolgheri DOC.