Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso 2021

The Le Macchiole 2021 Bolgheri Rosso is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The wine kicks it up from the start with bold but also very fresh fruit tones of dark cherry and blackberry. The quality of the primary fruit is spot-on, especially in this balanced vintage, and you get fun, punchy flavors to pair with grilled meats and a side of French Fries. The wine has enough structure, acidity and elegant tannins to stand up to the fat in those foods. Drink date: 2023-2030. Score – 93+. (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, May 31, 2023)