In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet, cedar

Palate: dark plum, iron, espresso, polished oak

Cult 100 percent Merlot Toscana IGT from Le Macchiole, often compared to its Masseto neighbour.

What it pairs with

  • Rib of beef, dry-aged Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
    Beef umami meets Messorio's Merlot plushness.
  • Truffle-shaved pasta
    Iron-graphite mineral meets truffle.
  • Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey
    Sweet umami amplifies depth.

History

Le Macchiole introduced Messorio as a pure Merlot Toscana IGT in 1994. Eugenio Campolmi launched it and Cinzia Merli has continued production since.

  1. 1994 — First Messorio vintage

Facts

Producer
Le Macchiole
Grapes
Merlot (100%)
Classification
Toscana IGT
Oak
18 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 200 to 350 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 25 from vintage
First vintage
1994

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 97 (2015 vintage, reviewed 2019)
  • Vinous 96 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic merlot mood bold mood contemplative occasion celebration occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price luxury still red
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