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Winery: Le Macchiole

Country / Region: Italy / Tuscany - Bolgheri

Date Winery was established: 1983

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc

Year the vintage was first released: 1989

Alcohol Content / Volume: 14% - 14.5% / 750ml

Ratings: 96 pts. Wine Enthusiast

Decanting Time: Decant for 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Serve at 15 - 18°C

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton in 2024. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

Good To Know: Originally crafted in 1989, this exceptional wine embodies the essence of Bolgheri and serves as the flagship of the winery. Initially a traditional Bordeaux blend, it transitioned to a single-varietal Cabernet Franc in 2001, a change that garnered immense acclaim. Named after a wild herb native to the Tuscan coast, "paleo" signifies a deep connection to the region and embodies the determination to achieve excellence.

Established in 1983 by a young couple, Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli, Le Macchiole released their first vintage in 1987. This was followed shortly by the release of their now flagship wine, Paleo in 1989. Paleo at that time, was a Bordeaux blend as was the fashion of most wines in the region at that time. In the 90's, Le Macchiole began to move towards the of production of varietal style wines and thus, both Scrio and Messorio were created. Campolmi eventually passed away in 2002, and the estate has since been run by Merli.

The 2019 vintage saw a prolonged ripening period without excessive heat. Winter was dry, but with a brief spike in humidity in January, impacting green growth. Fluctuating spring weather led to slow sprouting, while a hot and dry June followed by heavy rains resulted in vigorous shoot growth, requiring ongoing management.