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Score 89/100 · Drink 2013-2019, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2013

The 2011 Bolgheri Rosso bursts from the glass with juicy black cherries, licorice and cinnamon. This racy, exuberant red is a great introduction to the wines of Le Macchiole. In 2011 the blend is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 20% Syrah, fermented in steel and aged in neutral oak.

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89
89/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

91
91/100

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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91 points
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Score 91/100 · Drink 2014-2018, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Aug 2013

The 2011 Bolgheri Rosso Le Macchiole is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah aged ten months in neutral barrel and cement. The wine shows a deep and penetrating color with ripe aromas of dark plum and black currant. Despite its youth, it also shows the markings of elegance and sophistication that characterize all the wines from this landmark estate. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2018. Cinzia Merli and her expert team (with consulting enologist Luca D'Attoma) have this extraordinary capacity of transmitting the poise and grace they possess as people to the wines they make. Unlike many others in the area, Le Macchiole reported excellent results in 2010 and started harvest in many blocks just a few days later than normal thanks to slow and steady fruit ripening at slightly cooler temperatures. The 2010 vintage, they inform me, may be their best yet this century. For my tastes, 2010 does indeed show exceptional balance but I wouldn't put it ahead of standout vintages like 2007 and 2004. Importer: Domaine Select Wine Estates; www.domaineselect.com

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Le Macchiole
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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