Scrio 2016

LE MACCHIOLE

Scrio
2016

$249.00

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Product code
14576570
Format
3 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$216.63
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Indicazione geographica tipica (IGT)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Toscana
Varietal(s)
Syrah 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14,5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
Length of aging
13 months
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About this winery

Situated in Toscana’s hotbed of famous estates, Le Macchiole’s modest 11 hectares produces some of the most consistently outstanding wine in Bolgheri. The quality-focused dedication from owner Cinzia Merli Campolmi and wine consultant Luca D' Attoma has yielded outstanding results. Le Macchiole has been bottling fine wine since 1975, their production gained momentum in 1984 when Bolgheri wines really began enjoying world-wide acclaim. In 1992 , Le Macchiole’s 'Paleo’ tied for first...

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Product notes

This 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.

Tasting notes

Cedar, cassis, camphor and French oak aromas lead the nose on this 100% Syrah. The fullbodied palate features ripe blackberry, raspberry jam, dark exotic spice, dried mint and espresso alongside tightly-knit fine-grained tannins. It's well balanced, with fresh acidity that lifts the licorice close

Press reviews

Wine Advocate

- 96 points -

Monica Larner, May 2019 (Vintage 2016)

The 2016 Scrio is a fruitier Syrah than the 2015, which was more about the pepper and the savory spice. The 2015 was broader, while this wine is more linear and classic. It boasts more depth and brings a lot of earthy tones, and it's generally a much more vertical wine than the 2015. This is a very precise, beautiful and detailed expression of Syrah that shows a very generous disposition overall. In fact, this wine harnesses the exuberant abundance of the grape and channels it with extreme elegance. Some 3,900 bottles were made.

 

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Decanter

- 93 points -

Aldo Fiordelli, June 2019 (Vintage 2016)

Scrio is one of the few 100% Syrahs from Bolgheri and has great personality. Few similarities could be found with other Syrah from around the Mediterranean coasts. It's a floral expression with green pepper, spice and candied orange aromas. The 2016 displays a light grace on the palate with creamy tannins and lively acidity. It lacks a bit of flavour definition on the finish but will develop complexity with bottle ageing. Can enjoy now.

 

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Wine Spectator

- 92 points -

October 2020 (Vintage 2016)

Good varietal character marks this Tuscan Syrah, featuring flavors of blackberry, smoky bacon, wild herb and ink married to a firm, dense structure. Balanced and long, with iron and spice accents lingering. Best from 2021 through 2030. 300 cases made, 35 cases imported. — BS

 

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Jancis Robinson

- 16 points -

(Vintage 2016)

Marked vanilla-cream and chocolate notes from oak, which mask varietal character. Fair freshness, with blue and black fruit, but not really clearly Syrah. A bit something-and-nothing. Decent length though

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