Paleo Rosso 2015 Le Macchiole

Professional reviews

James Suckling (97)

There are so much essence-like fruits on the nose of this Bolgheri Rosso, from blackberry perfume and dark-cherry compote to fresher elements of rosemary, lavender, hot stones and citrus. Full body with generous fruit, but the firm and beautifully woven tannin backbone keeps the palate fine and elegant. Very long on the finish.

BOW (9.50)

Falstaff (98)

A rich, intense ruby ​​color with a black core. It opens with notes of smoke and tobacco, followed by plenty of elderberry and blueberry, and very clear fruit. A lot of body on the palate, it unfolds with plenty of fine, very well-integrated tannins, almost silky, and builds up over a long period, with a rich finish and fruit and tobacco on the finish.

Robert Parker (96)

There is a gorgeous nuttiness to the 2015 Paleo. It is a highly aromatic expression of Cabernet Franc, with a bouquet of roses and some notes of red cherry. The vineyard team was careful in timing the harvest and fermentations to make sure the fruit did not come in too ripe and so they could maintain the natural freshness of the grapes. The oak used is moderately to highly toasted so they could get more of those nutty notes instead of the more common coffee or chocolate aromas we associate with barrique. It is aged for 22 months and the overall result is incredible.