Le Macchiole
Pioneering Varietals: Le Macchiole was among the first in Bolgheri to plant and produce wines from Cabernet Franc and Syrah, setting a precedent for the region.
Organic Farming: The estate practices organic viticulture, ensuring that the wines are produced with minimal intervention and reflect the true character of the terroir.
Family Legacy: After Eugenio Campolmi's passing, Cinzia Merli has continued to lead the winery, supported by her sons Elia and Mattia, preserving the family's vision and commitment to quality.
International Acclaim: Le Macchiole's wines have received numerous accolades, including a perfect score for Messorio 2004 and recognition as "Winery of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast.
Le Macchiole is one of Bolgheri’s original trailblazers, a benchmark estate that helped shape the identity of this now world-renowned Tuscan appellation. Founded in the early 1980s by Eugenio Campolmi and today led by his wife Cinzia Merli and their sons, Le Macchiole remains a reference point for precision, sustainability, and purity of expression in the region.
From the outset, the estate took an unconventional path. While many Bolgheri producers leaned into international-style blends, Le Macchiole chose to focus on single-varietal wines Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, grown on their organically farmed estate vineyards. The winery's meticulous viticulture, low yields, and early adoption of sustainable practices have earned it deep respect within the trade and critical acclaim worldwide.
The core of Le Macchiole’s philosophy is site expression. Each wine, from the flagship Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc), to Scrio (Syrah), and Messorio (Merlot), is a pure and focused translation of grape and place, made in limited quantities with extraordinary attention to detail. Aging takes place in carefully selected oak, with a restrained hand that lets the fruit and terroir speak first.
Le Macchiole continues to evolve, staying committed to minimal intervention winemaking and continuous experimentation in the vineyards. For buyers seeking wines of integrity, elegance, and a distinct sense of place within Bolgheri, Le Macchiole offers some of the region’s most compelling bottlings.