In the glass
Aroma: black olive, white pepper, violet, smoked meat
Palate: blackberry, iron, graphite, sweet pepper
Le Macchiole's pure Syrah Toscana IGT, peppery and savoury with a coastal Bolgheri mineral edge.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb with rosemary
Syrah and lamb is a classic herb-and-meat pairing. -
Pepper-crusted beef tenderloin
Syrah's natural pepper amplifies the crust. -
Wild boar with chocolate sauce
Game and dark fruit lock together.
How to serve Le Macchiole Scrio
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb with rosemary, Pepper-crusted beef tenderloin, Wild boar with chocolate sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Scrio is Le Macchiole's pure Syrah Toscana IGT, first vintage 1994 alongside Messorio and Paleo as the estate's three single-varietal showcases.
- 1994 — First Scrio vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Le Macchiole
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 250 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2021)
- Vinous 95 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Le Macchiole Scrio
What does Le Macchiole Scrio taste like?
On the nose, black olive, white pepper, violet, smoked meat. On the palate, blackberry, iron, graphite, sweet pepper. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Le Macchiole's pure Syrah Toscana IGT, peppery and savoury with a coastal Bolgheri mineral edge.
When should I drink Le Macchiole Scrio?
Drink 8 to 20 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 Scrio?
Grilled lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pepper-crusted beef tenderloin and Wild boar with chocolate sauce. Syrah and lamb is a classic herb-and-meat pairing.
What grapes are in Le Macchiole Scrio?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.