2012 Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT Domaine Humbert Freres Vineyard 200 years old

Vineyard 200 years old

During blind tastings

along with varietal floral

Temperatures began to rise around mid-July

Maturation in 90% French oak barrels and 10% Slavonian oak for 14-18 months and further ageing in bottle for 50 months

2012 Le Macchiole Scrio Rosso IGT Domaine Humbert Freres Vineyard 200 years oldThis deep, spicy red was first produced in 1994, and the inspiration for its creation was the desire to produce a 100% Syrah, one of Le Macchiole's favorite grapes. Rare and original and produced in very small quantities, Scrio quickly became a benchmark in Bolgheri. The name of the wine, inspired by a Tuscan expression that means "pure, candid, whole," perfectly describes its defining characteristics. Harvest 2012 has certainly been, for Le