2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Volume:1500ml fine and polished

fine and polished

the grapes are loaded into into tank

After a period of cold maceration between 3 to 5 days

white blossoms and fresh fruit salad

The 2017 vintage matured 24 months in new French oak barrels (Taransaud & Demptos)

2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Volume:1500ml fine and polishedFirst produced in 1989, this incredible wine is the symbol of the winery, and it truly epitomizes Bolgheri. At first, the wine was a classic Bordeaux blend but became a Cabernet Franc monovarietal in 2001; since then, it has been a huge success. The name "paleo" refers to a wild herb found on the Tuscan coast, and it symbolizes a strong local identity and the will to reach all goals. 2017 was definitely a dry and droughty year, with little rainfall