LE MACCHIOLE MESSORIO 2017 skus_2304030 as created by Don Jaime

as created by Don Jaime Sprock in 1942 after he tasted his way around the islands

which are at the base of its ease of drinking

The colour is pale pink

pine nut and sweet star anise

Aromas of cocoa nibs

LE MACCHIOLE MESSORIO 2017 skus_2304030 as created by Don JaimeThe 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.