Le Machioche’s 2005 Rosso di Montalcino is a lovely, delicate wine redolent of flowers, spices and red fruit. It is an excellent effort, although like so many wines of the vintage it could use a little more length. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010.
Le Macioche’s vineyards are among the highest in Montalcino. These traditionally-made wines are defined by their well-articulated aromatics and firm tannins.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411