Macchiona - 2016
La Stoppa
- Region
- Italy 禄 Vino
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- La Stoppa
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grapes
- Barbera, Bonarda
- Alcohol
- 14
- Sugar
- 11.7
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
This wine presents a bit of a conundrum in terms of its target audience. It strikes a profile that's too sweet for typical natural wine enthusiasts, yet too funky for those who prefer semi-dry or semi-sweet wines. While enjoyable, it's not something I'd personally seek out. Its fruit-forward profile boasts delicious jammy red fruits, complemented by a touch of VA, chocolate, and floral notes. The acidity is decent, given the sugar levels, but perhaps not robust enough to suggest significant future development鈥攜et another puzzle. It carries a smokey and funky character that adds to its complexity.
La Stoppa
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.