2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Pepe Moquillaza Planted on the famous clays

Planted on the famous clays of Greenock the resulting wine has wonderful aromatics and great tannin profile

which yields a much more refined wine than in the past

then 2 months in cask prior to bottling

The winter season saw rather low temperatures and some snowfall

but they are not ridiculous to drink

2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Pepe Moquillaza Planted on the famous claysFirst 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