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2004 Le Macchiole Messorio
Vineyard: Le Macchiole
Price: $279.98- $299.00
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Varietal: Merlot
Style: Red Wine
Region: Italy > Tuscany
Other Vintages: 2005 2001 2000 1999
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Messorio is widely considered to be one of Bolgheri’s, if not Italy’s, most outstanding renditions of pure Merlot. Intense ruby red with violet notes, tremendous ripe berry fruit on the nose with hints of pepper, spice, vanilla and voluptuous in body, with jammy red fruit exotic innuendoes, and smooth tannins. "Beautiful, subtle aromas of berries, cappuccino and black olive are amazing. Full-bodied, with ultrarefined tannins and a long, long finish. Goes on for minutes. Leaves me speechless. Thi...
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    Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>