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Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 2013
Bolgheri, Tuscany, ItalyIn 1975, the late Eugenio Campolmi founded Le Macchiole with the purchase of a vineyard in Bolgheri. Long famous for its Bordeaux-styled blends, Le Macchiole is becoming equally known for its merlot, and of late, its outstanding cabernet franc under the Paleo Rosso label. In its early days this wine was a blend but since 2001 it has been all cabernet franc and all Bolgheri. The mild climate is a boon to the cabernet franc ripening process, trading all green flavours for a red packed full of savoury, graphite fruit and dense sweet tannins. In 2013, the rich, savoury, silky, peppery red is simply a standout with terrific acidity and a mineral undercurrent to supercharge the backend. What it is not, is Bordeaux, and we are thankful for that.Tasted: 27 April 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $150.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| AB | $115.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 608992UPC: 808755000142
