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Le Macchiole

Bolgheri Rosso 2023

Bolgheri Rosso DOC

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Bolgheri Rosso is a refined, irresistible blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, serving as an introduction to the estate. The wine is, frankly, almost too good at the price. All the intensive artisanal work that Le Macchiole carries out in its vineyards and cellars benefits this wine, and despite more availability than its Paleo Rosso, Messorio and Scrio siblings, it sells out nearly as quickly.

Bolgheri Rossi is also the youngest of Le Macchiole’s wines, first produced in 2004. The objective: to make a Bordeaux blend, but typical of Bolgheri.

VINEYARD

Bolgheri Rosso is sourced from four of the estate’s five vineyards: Puntone (1994), Vignone (1999), Casa Nuova (1998), I Sommi (2015). The 2019 vintage is 50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah.

WINEMAKING

The wine is fermented for 15 days in stainless steel tanks and then aged for 10 months in a combination of oak and concrete (80% in second and third passage barrique and 20% in concrete).

VINTAGE

The winter of 2023 saw slightly above average temperatures and little rain.Early spring temperatures were lower and led to delayed budbreak, which started the first week of April. Rain continued to be scarce until the end of May.Summer began with a rapid rise in temperatures, which, coupled with the rainfall in late May, brought about rapid vegetation development, resulting in an abundance of leaf growth. The rains at the beginning of the summer also contributed to a prolonged flowering phase, delaying fruit set by 10-15 days.The summer continued with frequent precipitation between the second week of June and the second week of July, but the situation quickly changed as the weather became increasingly hot and dry, which led to an acceleration in ripening in August.Unlike the prior year, the start of harvest was more or less in line with the average timing in the region, around the third week of August

TASTING NOTE

Intense fresh fruity notes on the nose and a slimmer texture, with firm yet very gentle tannins and an acid backbone that brings an amazing balance to the wine.

Color

Red

Blend %

50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Syrah

Appellation

Bolgheri Rosso DOC

Farming

Practicing Organic

Alcohol

14.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$33.00

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