La Stoppa 'Macchiona' Rosso 2016
The Wine
Macchiona, a blend of Barbera and Bonarda from one of Emilia Romagna's finest natural wine producers, is a single vineyard gem that’s both complex and aromatic. With low tannins but plenty of texture and mouthfeel, it offers a captivating, layered nose that keeps you coming back for more. Its beautifully balanced palate, achieved through extended elevage and bottle aging, makes it a delight to drink now while promising graceful aging for years to come.
The Details
Variety - Barbera, Bonardo (Croatina)
Country - Italy
Region - Emilia-Romagna
Vintage - 2016
Extra - Cork
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
The natural wines of La Stoppa are among the most sought-after in Italy. Led by the intelligent and passionate owner Elena Pantaleoni and the multi-talented winemaker Giulio Armani, this small family-owned estate is nestled in the Trebbiola Valley, near the Trebbia River in the province of Piacenza.
The estate follows organic viticulture, using only copper and sulfur treatments in the vineyard. The vines are guyot-trained and planted at a density of 6,000 vines per hectare, resulting in exceptionally low yields. The vineyard is home to local grape varieties like Malvasia di Candia, Ortuga, Trebbiano, Bonarda, and Barbera, alongside small plots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot introduced over a century ago by the French. All grapes are hand-harvested, and the winemaking adheres strictly to natural wine principles—no added yeast, no fining, no filtration, and minimal sulfur used only at bottling for young wines and Malvasia frizzante, with none for the rest.
