Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy Masculine compared to its peers

Masculine compared to its peers

(Magnum) -- Antonio Galloni

serious and impressively persistent finish

A smoky mineral nuance drives the extremely long

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

Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy Masculine compared to its peersThe 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