In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

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.

  1. 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)

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry firm tannin full body hidden gem high acid iconic mood bold mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine still red syrah
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