2011 Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT Red Racking followed by assembly in

Racking followed by assembly in tank for 8 months before bottling at the domaine

The grapes are transported to the winery in traditional wicker baskets before being hand sorted on the selection table

with varying orientation

consistently mild weather led to good berry set

They are gently crushed and the must allowed to ferment spontaneously in small oak barrels

2011 Le Macchiole Messorio Rosso IGT Red Racking followed by assembly inFirst produced in 1994, Messorio started as a personal challenge with one of the most planted varieties not only in Bolgheri, but across the Tuscan coast and throughout the world: Merlot. From the start, the idea was to take the best bunches and transform them into an impactful wine with a big personality, staying as far away as possible from the more soft, predictable style that is often associated with Merlot and instead making a thoroughbred eager