2008 Le Macchiole Paleo clos-i-terrasses roses and sparkling

roses and sparkling

or Giacomo Conterno’s Monfortino

organically farmed plots

Michel embraced biodynamic viticulture in 1989

The cooperative has access to grapes from 7

2008 Le Macchiole Paleo clos-i-terrasses roses and sparklingLe Macchiole is a 55 acre estate in Bolgheri, on the western coast of Tuscany. It was established by Eugenio Merli with his wife Cinzia. Breaking the Tuscan tradition of planting primarily Sangiovese, the Merlis planted Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Eugenio died some years ago but Cinzia has continued to run the estate, which now also makes white wine. The flagship wine is Messorio, a Merlot. The estate also makes Cabernet Franc as well as a blend