Le Macchiole Messorio 2016 Size:750 ml This is silky in feel

This is silky in feel yet full of nervous energy

This full-bodied wine exhibits classic varietal characteristics with aromas of toasted oak and crème brûlée

Released in 2002

Distillery Select is not only a great sipping whisky

Color: very dark

Le Macchiole Messorio 2016 Size:750 ml This is silky in feelThe Messorio (100% Merlot) was slightly shy and slow to open when I tasted it as a barrel sample some eight months previous to this tasting. I can't say that the wine has opened much since then. It continues to show a tight and slightly austere bouquet with dark fruit, spice and leather. You don't get that quintessentially soft side of the grape. Instead, this Merlot feels a bit thorny and prickly in places due to the much cooler growing conditions.