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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 4 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Jofie on 4/6/2024 & rated 95 points: I have to rewrite my note: On day one, the wine was quite disappointing - harmonious and smooth in a boring way, rather slender.
On day two, the wine begins really to shine. It gains length, volume, depth - so I only review day two here. Lots of fresh red fruit on the nose, slender, vanilla, a little spice. Fresh and lean on the palate, noticeable but well-integrated tannins. The typicity is very subtle - spice and green notes are not very pronounced. Good length, great harmony, nice tension - I really like it now. (293 views) | | | Tasted by Benoit Hardy on 11/11/2023 & rated 92 points: Toscana IGT Le Macchiole Paleo rosso 2018
Beautiful intense nose mixing strawberry and chocolate.
On the palate, I was expecting something tight and very young, but the wine is already expressed well, with bright black fruit, pepper and vanilla. It’s intense but loose, silky and deep. Good balance which makes you forget the 14° to finish with a nice peppery finish. Good length which will increase over time.
Very good Cabernet Franc, warmer than its French cousins and which will improve for another 10 years to produce a beautiful bottle. (912 views) | | | Tasted by Tschudix on 1/13/2023 & rated 92 points: appearance//
intensity: medium
colour: ruby red with some purple on the edge
nose//
intensity: medium+
aroma: primary influenced (ripe fruits - cherry, raspberry) but also secondary notes (chocolate)
palate//
acidity: high and luscious (great potential to develope further the next years)
tannin: medium
alcohol: high (14%vol)
body: medium+
flavour intensity: pronounced
flavour charistics: again primary dominated. fruity. red cherry - wow -, raspberry and also strawberry but also herbaceous tastes of tomato leaf and spicy notes (pepper). Combined nice secondary notes: chocolate, vanilla
finish: medium+
conclusion//
quality: very good.
to sum up: i will wait another 2-3 year for the next bottle as it has still some potential to
develope and maybe go to 93-94 points. needed 1 hour to show the fully power after opening. would buy it again as long as i can get the bottle it this price range but i think the hype of this wine will increase the price further. (1683 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 10/13/2022 & rated 91 points: WINE & SPIRITS TOP 100, SAN FRANCISCO (San Francisco, Ca.): Nose of cherry, floral notes, and black berry, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, mouth filling, long finish. (1859 views) |
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A beacon of fine wine production in Bolgheri, today recognized as one of Italy’s most important wine regions, the history of Le Macchiole began in 1983 when Eugenio Campolmi, a native Bolgherese, purchased his first vineyard. Together with his wife, Cinzia Merli, Eugenio began his pursuit, based on the philosophy of experimentation, planting many different varietals (Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah…) to discover those best adapted to the microclimate and particular soil of this region along the Etruscan coast, nestled between the Bolgheri hills and the sea.
Beginning with just a few hectares, little by little the estate grew, the winery was built, and in 1991, winemaker Luca d’Attoma joined Le Macchiole, sharing a common goal: to produce an original, perhaps unexpected, wine capable of expressing and celebrating the characteristics of the territory. The winery focused on achieving the purest expression of individual varieties, such as Cabernet Franc and Syrah, atypical at the time in an area predominantly known for its Bordeaux style blends. With its distinct wines and unprecedented quality, Le Macchiole soon joined Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Guado al Tasso as one of the most prestigious estates in Bolgheri. Following Eugenio’s death in 2002, Cinzia took over the reins, moving forward with passion and dedication.
Working closely with a carefully selected team in the winery and the vineyards, Le Macchiole has always been at the forefront of innovation, applying methods including extremely low yields, high density planting, specially designed cement fermentation tanks in the cellar, and since 2002, the implementation of organic farming practices, with the sole objective of strengthening the vine. The winery continues to produce what are internationally recognized as some of Tuscany’s finest wines, confirmed by the numerous accolades received in Italy and abroad, including the Wine Spectator’s prestigious 100-point score a few years ago for the 2004 Messorio.
Today Le Macchiole produces 5 wines: Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc), Messorio (Merlot), Scrio (Syrah), Bolgheri Rosso (Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah) and Paleo Bianco (Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc), each with its own personality, an expression of the soil and result of the respect given to the vineyard.
“It is essential to first find balance in the vineyard, only then can we find balance in the wine.”
– Cinzia Merli
Cabernet Franc Varietal character (Appellation America) | Wines & Vines articlePaleo RossoPaleo Rosso used to be a blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Cabernet Franc, but starting in 2001 it shifted to be 100% Cabernet Franc.Italy Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorTuscany Tuscany (ItalianMade.com) | TuscanytToscana IGTHere is the Wikipedia entry for Toscana wine. |
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