2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Volume:1500ml fine and polished

fine and polished

allowing grapes to ripen gradually through the end of October

for 12 months in French oak barrels

After a period of cold maceration between 3 to 5 days

and in 2020 for the first time the wines were vinified without sulphur

2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Volume:1500ml fine and polishedFirst 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