Le Macchiole : Scrio 2020

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Scrio 2020 from Le Macchiole

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays an intense red hue with deep magenta highlights.

Nose
The nose reveals fine aromatic complexity with notes of black fruits (blackberry, black raspberry), complemented by floral nuances of violet. Hints of spice, white pepper and cocoa further enhance the bouquet.

Palate
On the palate, this wine charms with its elegant structure and fine tannins. Black-fruit aromas linger, supported by spicy and peppery notes. The overall impression is one of depth, with a long, refined finish.

Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, slow-cooked beef or lamb dishes, as well as mushroom-based preparations. It also matches beautifully with aged cheeses.

Serving and cellaring
Scrio 2020 is best served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. One hour of aeration in a decanter allows its aromatic complexity to fully unfold. This wine has significant cellaring potential.

A Bolgheri wine expressing Tuscan elegance

The estate
Founded in 1983 by Eugenio Campolmi and his wife Cinzia Merli, Le Macchiole now spans around 34 hectares of vineyards in Bolgheri, in Tuscany. A pioneer in crafting single-varietal wines in the region, the estate stood out as early as 1994 with its single-vineyard cuvées. Today, Cinzia Merli runs the estate with her sons Elia and Mattia, perpetuating a philosophy focused on the pure expression of grape varieties and respect for the terroir. Committed to organic farming since 2002 and to biodynamics since 2010, Le Macchiole embodies the excellence of wines from the Tuscan coast.

The vineyard
Scrio 2020 comes from the del Puntone plots (planted in 1993), Vignone (1999) and Madonnina (2002), located in the Bolgheri appellation under IGT Toscana. The vines thrive on soils rich in limestone, clay and silt, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate moderated by the proximity of the Tyrrhenian Sea. These conditions allow Syrah to reach optimal ripeness while retaining freshness and elegance.

The vintage
The 2020 vintage in Bolgheri was marked by a mild, rainy winter that replenished the soils’ water reserves. Spring was cool, followed by a hot, dry summer. The vines did not suffer from excessive water stress thanks to the reserves built up in spring. These weather conditions encouraged harmonious ripening of the grapes, which were harvested by hand at optimal maturity.

Winemaking and aging
After hand harvesting, Scrio 2020 underwent fermentation and maceration in stainless-steel and concrete tanks for 20 days. Aging then took place in oak barrels, combining barriques and larger barrels, for 14 months. This meticulous winemaking preserves the purity of the fruit while adding structure and complexity to the wine.

Grape variety
100% Syrah