Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Macchiole
Label Name:
 
Bolgheri Rosso
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Bolgheri, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 50%, Syrah 20%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93 pts; James Suckling 93 pts; Wine Spectator 92 pts; Wine & Spirits 93 pts; Vinous 90 pts

Tasting Note
Black plum, black cherry and wild berries with grilled herbs, black pepper, orange zest and toasted spice. Medium-bodied, silky tannins and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled rib‑eye, mushroom risotto, aged pecorino or parmesan. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi/Korean BBQ, Szechuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Brief maceration (~10–15 days); aged ~10 months in second/third/fourth‑use barriques with ~30% in concrete/cement before final blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Le Macchiole, founded 1983 by Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli; 22–24 ha estate in Bolgheri, practicing organic viticulture and known for single‑varietal flagship wines.