2015 Le Macchiole, Messorio Merlot

Den store Messorio topper igen vingårdens hierarki i 2015 årgangen og er fuldstædig forrygende. Den tætpakkede og righoldig næse viser rørende smukke toner af blommer, blomster, anis, masser, friske skovbær, våde sten og og oliven. I smagen er vinen ganske koncentreret, smidig og perfekt balanceret. Fuldstændig harmonisk glider den over tungen styret af den reneste syre og aldeles perfekte tannniner. I finalen viser den en typisk stenet, mineralsk dimension sammen med fascinerende krydrede toner. Messorio rækker igen i denne årgang ud efter kronen i Bolgheri - en forrygende stor vin, som gemmer på endnu større ting i fremtiden. (-2030+) *****

98 points Veronelli: (3. højestbedømte vin i hele guiden!)

97 points James Suckling: "An opulent nose that shows plum cake, blueberry muffins, dark chocolate, mocha, coffee, plum liqueur and hot stones. However, there just the right amount of freshness with thyme, violets and cedar. Full body, very chewy tannins and a long, decadent finish. Very intense, but it still shows form and tension. "

96 points Vinous: "The 2015 Messorio captures the Macchiole style beautifully. Ample, creamy and voluptuous, with tremendous depth, the 2015 has it all. Raspberry jam, chocolate, new leather, licorice and dark spice all meld together effortlessly. Even at this early stage, the 2015 is simply impeccable in its balance. The new 100% new oak and the tannins are already very nicely integrated. Hints of the exoticism Messorio will ultimately develop in bottle are starting to appear, but the 2015 needs more time to be at its finest."