2005 Messorio

Le Macchiole

93Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

Initially somewhat restrained, the 2005 Messorio opens up with time in the glass, showing an array of dark fruit, plums, licorice and truffles, with sweet, silky-textured tannins. Even though this is a somewhat slender Messorio in relative terms, it has all the qualities of first-class Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017. Jun 2008, www.robertparker.com

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Score: 93/100

Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 3 Marketplace	£186.00
3L	-	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace	£755.00
6L	-	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace	£1,547.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 93/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window