Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy

Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italyThe 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

bright-rimmed ruby

An overtly ripe yet agreeably fresh nose mixes notes of spice

A smoky mineral nuance drives the extremely long

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

It is an amazing effort and a great achievement from this incredible terroir

(Magnum) -- Antonio Galloni

Masculine compared to its peers

cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances

the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy

the 2009 Promontory finds more freshness and aromatic lift with time in the glass

rich and concentrated profile that carries masses of sweet tannin

serious and impressively persistent finish