2016 La Stoppa "Macchiona" Rosso Emilia IGT

Name: 2016 La Stoppa "Macchiona" Rosso Emilia IGT
SKU: 1886624
Rating: 94 (2 reviews)

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Reviewed May 2025

The 2016 Maccchiona tempts the imagination with a beguiling blend of cedary spices, dried roses, incense and mint, enriched by a vivid splash of cherry sauce. Silken and round, this possesses a pretty inner sweetness and core of ripe wild berries catapulted across the palate by a zesty wave of acidity. There’s a touch of volatility here, yet it works perfectly in balance with the primary fruit as this finishes classically dry with a tart cranberry concentration that tugs at the cheeks. Unmistakably natty yet clean, the 2016 Maccchiona is excellent. (EG)

Staff Reviews

Orazio Campoli

K&L Buyer

Review Date: 06/2025

A deep and age-worthy blend of Barbera and Bonarda from 70-year-old vines, “Macchiona” is fermented in tank and aged in large Slavonian oak casks. Wild aromas of black fruit, iron, dried flowers, and balsamic herbs carry through a powerful yet balanced palate. Structured and soulful, this wine has the guts to age another decade but at almost 10 years of age it is showing amazing.

Notes

The La Stoppa "Macchiona" Rosso Emilia IGT is a flagship red wine from the renowned natural wine estate La Stoppa in Emilia-Romagna, crafted under the guidance of Elena Pantaleoni, a pioneer in organic and minimal-intervention winemaking. The Macchiona is made from the estate's oldest vineyards, blending Barbera and Bonarda, two local varietals that thrive in the region’s clay and limestone soils. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for several years in large oak barrels, this wine is bottled unfiltered and without additives, staying true to La Stoppa’s philosophy of creating authentic, terroir-driven wines. Macchiona showcases aromas of ripe dark cherries, plums, and a hint of spices and earth, with a savory, rustic edge. On the palate, it is rich and structured, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity, making it a wine with excellent aging potential. This long-aging, complex red wine reflects the estate’s deep-rooted commitment to natural viticulture and tradition. La Stoppa "Macchiona" is a true expression of the Emilia-Romagna terroir and a must-try for those seeking a bold, characterful wine with a strong sense of place.

Details

Type	Red Wine
Origin	Marche, Italy
Bottle Size	750 mL
SKU	1886624