La Stoppa Macchiona 2009
Ratings
This (seemingly) semi-dry release offers improved acidity and structure compared to the 2016 vintage. While still jammy and fruit-forward, its maturity introduces intriguing notes of cough syrup, earth, tar, and tobacco. The result is a long, powerful, and delicious wine that balances its sweetness beautifully.
About Producer
La Stoppa is a legendary historic estate that was founded in 19th century by a lawyer named Giancarlo Ageno. Initially focused on Bordeaux varieties, nowadays its vineyards are occupied by local Barbera, Bonarda and Malvasia. Elena Pantaleoni, current owner of the estate, works closely with famous enologist Giulio Armani (that has his own side project called Denavolo) to craft wines expressive of place and grape. They are advocates of minimal intervention along with usage of huge Slavonian oak botti and used French barriques. Also they are farming organically since 1990's and in 2008 they even acquired proper certification.