2008 Le Macchiole Paleo clos-i-terrasses Michel embraced biodynamic viticulture in

Michel embraced biodynamic viticulture in 1989

or Giacomo Conterno’s Monfortino

Our philosophy is simple: create soulful wines that express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come

The cooperative has access to grapes from 7

In 2005 a new branch of Dereszla group

2008 Le Macchiole Paleo clos-i-terrasses Michel embraced biodynamic viticulture inLe Macchiole is a 55 acre estate in Bolgheri, on the western coast of Tuscany. It was established by Eugenio Merli with his wife Cinzia. Breaking the Tuscan tradition of planting primarily Sangiovese, the Merlis planted Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Eugenio died some years ago but Cinzia has continued to run the estate, which now also makes white wine. The flagship wine is Messorio, a Merlot. The estate also makes Cabernet Franc as well as a blend