Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy bright-rimmed ruby

bright-rimmed ruby

serious and impressively persistent finish

Cherry and blackberry aromas rise to the front with lingering tones of smoke

(Magnum) -- Antonio Galloni

the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy

Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy bright-rimmed rubyThe 2005 Paleo Rosso needed time in bottle to allow the Cabernet Franc signatures to emerge, but they are now all there front and center. The freshest and brightest of Le Macchiole's 2005s, the Paleo Rosso is plump, juicy and expressive, although it naturally does not offer the finesse or nuance of the very best years. A host of mocha, espresso, torrefaction, tobacco, mint, leather and licorice meld into the expressive finish. This is a fabulous