Le Macchiole Scrio Toscana 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Macchiole
Label Name:
 
Scrio Toscana
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Bolgheri)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98, Wine Spectator 95, Wine & Spirits 95, Vinous 95, Falstaff 96, James Suckling 94, Decanter 92

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruited Syrah with blackberry, black olive, plum, pepper and violets; savory, meaty undertones, fine-grained tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled steak, game ragù, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan pepper beef, Peking duck, char siu, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Cold-soaked and fermented in stainless steel and concrete with ~25 days maceration; matured 16–18 months in tonneaux, conical oak and ceramic/vats, then bottle-aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Le Macchiole, founded by Eugenio Campolmi in Bolgheri, is noted for single-varietal wines (Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc); boutique estate focused on terroir-driven, low-yield viticulture.