Dating back to the beginning of the 1980s, and founded by Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli, Le Macchiole is one of the historic wineries in Bolgheri, and over the years, it has become a reference point for quality Tuscan wine. First produced in 1994, the name `Messorio` refers to the wheat harvest and is made from 100% Merlot, with 18 months spent maturing in oak barriques.
Producer Information
Long before it was fashionable, Eugenio Campolmi saw the potential of his homeland, buying his first vineyard in Bolgheri in 1975 baptised “Le Macchiole”. In 1987, he hired famed oenologist Vittorio Fiore as a consultant before the later was joined by Luca d’Attoma for years later. In contrast to his renowned neighbors who focused on Bordeaux blends, Campolmi focused on achieving the purest expression of individual varieties, crafting distinct wines of unprecedented quality. Soon Le Macchiole joined Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Guado al Tasso as one of the most prestigious estates in Bolgheri. Following Eugenio’s death in 2002, his wife Cinzia Merli, who shares her husband’s passion, took over at the estate. Working with Luca D’Attoma, she has carried on her husband’s legacy by continuing to make great Tuscan wines.
