Le Macchiole
Scrio 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | Matured for 14–16 months in 225-litre barriques |
- Identity: Still red wine Toscana IGT 2022 organic, pure Syrah from Le Macchiole
- Aromatic profile: Notes of black fruit and pepper, mint and eucalyptus with a balsamic character
- Taste: Full-bodied and enveloping structure, balanced acidity and soft tannins; long and savoury finish
- Vinification: Maceration for about 20 days; maturation 14–16 months in 225-litre barriques
- Serving: Decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18 °C; ideal with grilled meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Scrio by Le Macchiole is an organic red wine with a typical geographical indication from Tuscany, created to fully enhance the Syrah grapes. It displays a deep ruby colour, hinting at a bouquet of black fruits and pepper. On the palate, it offers a full and enveloping profile, where balanced acidity merges with fine, velvety tannins. Elegant balsamic notes of mint and eucalyptus define the character of the wine, aged in barrels and perfect paired with roasts, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
Le Macchiole Scrio originates in Bolgheri, a region with a distinctive Mediterranean character. The vines take root in medium-textured clay soils, rich in alluvial stones and limestone fragments that ensure optimal drainage. These unique pedoclimatic conditions allow the grapes to achieve extraordinary concentration and depth of colour, while preserving vibrant freshness and a structure marked by a pleasant local savouriness.
How it is produced
The Syrah grapes are harvested in September. Vinification involves a maceration on the skins for about twenty days, carried out in cement vats and terracotta amphorae. Afterwards, the wine matures for 14-16 months in barrels, a crucial step to harmonise the tannins and stabilise its aromatic profile. To fully appreciate the softness on the palate and the long savoury finish, it is recommended to decant the wine for an hour before serving, at a temperature between 16 and 18 °C.
History and Curiosities
Born in Bolgheri in 1994 from the Le Macchiole winery, Scrio Toscana IGT is an authentic expression of pure Syrah. Its name, of ancient origin, means “pure and intact”, reflecting an elegant identity that draws vitality from the Vignone and Casavecchia vineyards. Produced in limited quantities with a strict yield of only 900 grams per plant, this organic wine offers a rare and profound tasting experience. The absolute excellence of the 2022 vintage is celebrated by the prestigious 97 points from Robert Parker, consecrating an uncompromising oenological masterpiece.
Awards
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2022
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1983
- Oenologist: Luca Rettondini
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 35
Founders Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli were among the region’s pioneers, and they contributed in a significant way to Bolgheri’s growing fame thanks to their work in creating wines full of character and personality that have become a symbol of the region.
Today, Cinzia runs the winery with the essential support of her sons Elia and Mattia, who have become an important presence at the winery, together with a close team of enthusiastic colleagues. Read more
| Name | Le Macchiole Scrio 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Le Macchiole |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Bolgheri in 1994 from the Le Macchiole winery, Scrio Toscana IGT is an authentic expression of pure Syrah. Its name, of ancient origin, means "pure and intact", reflecting an elegant identity that draws vitality from the Vignone and Casavecchia vineyards. Produced in limited quantities with a strict yield of only 900 grams per plant, this organic wine offers a rare and profound tasting experience. The absolute excellence of the 2022 vintage is celebrated by the prestigious 97 points from Robert Parker, consecrating an uncompromising oenological masterpiece. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci (Tuscany), Italy |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Clayey and medium-textured soils with coarse fragments of alluvial origin and calcareous fragments |
| Cultivation system | Cordone speronato doppio, Guyot |
| Harvest | 2nd-3rd week of September |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration for approximately 20 days; ageing for 14–16 months in 225-litre barriques |
| Wine making | After destemming, fermentation and maceration on the skins for about 20 days (in cement and terracotta amphorae); followed by ageing for 14–16 months in 225-litre barriques. |
| Aging | Matured for 14–16 months in 225-litre barriques |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |