1997 Le Macchiole "Paleo" Bolgheri Rosso Superiore
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Review Date: 10/2001Promising is the 1997 Paleo Rosso, an unfined, unfiltered, barrique-aged blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Sangiovese, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Its opaque ruby/purple color is followed by a sweet nose of licorice, smoke, graphite, blackberries, and cassis. Full-bodied, with a roasted meat character to its flavors, extraordinary purity and concentration, and beautifully integrated acidity as well as tannin, this blockbuster is a candidate for drinking now, or cellaring for 15-17 years. This is a prodigious wine. It is a shame quantities are so limited. (RP)
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Founded in 1983 in Bolgheri by Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli, Le Macchiole is one of Tuscany’s most pioneering estates, known for redefining the region’s potential for single-varietal wines. The winery’s meticulous organic farming and minimal-intervention philosophy highlight the elegance and individuality of its coastal terroir. The 1997 Paleo Rosso, originally a Cabernet Sauvignon before evolving into a pure Cabernet Franc, captures Le Macchiole’s signature style — refined and expressive, with ripe dark fruit, herbal nuance, and the poise that helped put Bolgheri on the global fine-wine map.
Product Details
Origin: Super Tuscan, Tuscany, Italy
Type/Varietal: Other Red Wines
SKU: #1073740