Macchiole, Paleo Rosso Vintage:2011 at least today

at least today

and dense blackberry and cassis fruit

It's a blend of 60% Malbec and 20% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot

cola and smoky oak

(66% whole clusters)

Macchiole, Paleo Rosso Vintage:2011 at least todayThe 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