Le Macchiole 'Scrio' Toscana IGT 2021

Winemaking

Le Macchiole is guided by a commitment to expressing the unique terroir of Bolgheri through meticulous vineyard management and restrained winemaking. The estate prioritizes the purity of the fruit and the character of each vintage, allowing the wine to speak for itself rather than imposing heavy-handed techniques. This philosophy has established Le Macchiole as one of Tuscany's most respected producers of Cabernet Franc.

Tasting Notes

Scrio opens with elegant dark fruit aromas—blackcurrant and plum—woven through with whispers of graphite and dried Mediterranean herbs that speak to the wine's mineral core. On the palate, it unfolds with refined structure and silky tannins that carry blackcurrant and subtle oak integration without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long and sophisticated, closing with mineral precision and a touch of licorice that lingers beautifully.

Producer

Le Macchiole is a small, quality-focused estate in Bolgheri, one of Tuscany's most prestigious wine regions. The winery is known for its meticulous viticulture and commitment to producing age-worthy wines that reflect the distinctiveness of their vineyard parcels, rather than following broader regional conventions.

Terroir

Bolgheri sits on the Tuscan coast near the Tyrrhenian Sea, where a mix of clay, limestone, and mineral-rich soils creates ideal conditions for Cabernet Franc. The maritime influence moderates temperatures and extends the growing season, allowing for the development of complex aromatics and refined tannin structure that define the region's best wines.

Food Pairings

Scrio pairs beautifully with pan-seared duck breast finished with a cherry gastrique, where its mineral edge and silky tannins complement the richness and slight sweetness of the sauce. For a more casual approach, try it with aged hard cheeses and cured charcuterie—the wine's graphite minerality and licorice notes play wonderfully against salty, umami-forward flavors. It would also shine alongside herb-crusted lamb chops with rosemary and thyme, where the wine's Mediterranean character finds natural harmony.