Le Macchiole 'Paleo' Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy 2021

“Paleo” 2021. A powerful, single-varietal expression of Cabernet Franc, delivering intense black currant, graphite, and dark spice with a firm, structured core. The 2021 vintage brings precision and depth, balancing bold concentration with freshness and lift. A benchmark Bolgheri wine with serious aging potential and unmistakable character.

The 2021 Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc) soars out of the glass with high-toned Franc aromatics. Crushed red-toned fruit, blood orange, espresso, mocha, licorice and exotic spice infuse the palate with a notable textural intensity that builds over time. Paleo Rosso typically needs a few years in bottle to blossom. I expect that will be the case here as well. It's an impressive wine from Le Macchiole. Aging was 16 months, mostly in low-toast French oak barrels, with a touch (4%) of stoneware amphora." Vinous 97+