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Le Macchiole, Toscana IGT Paleo, 2011

Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
by Le Macchiole
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Antonio Galloni

96 points

"The 2011 Paleo Rosso is flat-out stunning. Mocha, espresso, black cherry and plums jump from the glass in a voluptuous, nuanced wine of the very highest level. The 2011 is firing on all cylinders today. Firm yet nicely integrated tannins struggle to contain a rush of exuberant fruit in this large-scaled, intense wine. Today, the oak is a bit present, but that has never been an issue before in terms of how these wines come together in bottle and age. With each passing vintage it becomes increasingly clear that Paleo Rosso is Le Macchiole’s benchmark wine. A recent bottle of the 2010 was beautiful beyond words." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

95 points

"The 2011 Paleo Rosso gives you every reason to fall in love. What impresses the most is the floral imprint this 100% Cabernet Franc offers on the bouquet. It’s really quite remarkable: Pressed rose and dried lavender are almost perfume-like in intensity. In fact, I can’t remember a past edition of Paleo with a bouquet of this unique caliber. It boasts a huge sense of textural richness, with polished tannins and thick, dark extraction. The 2011 Paleo is particularly monumental in the mouth. Give it five to ten years to settle." —Monica Larner

Wine Spectator

94 points

"Offers enticing aromas of black currant, cherry, cedar, coffee, tobacco and herbs. Very Bordeaux-like, complex and classy, this is firmly tannic and just a little compact despite the long finish. Decant or cellar for a few years. Cabernet Franc. Best from 2017 through 2024."

Kerin O'Keefe

92 points

"One of Italy's most lauded Cabernet Francs, this opens with aromas of new oak, cassis, crushed violet, tobacco, graphite and a whiff of espresso. The tightly wound palate delivers dried blackcurrant, black raspberry, clove, oak-driven spice, ground pepper and grilled sage alongside assertive but polished tannins. It has structure and finesse but needs to unwind. Drink 2016–2023."

More about Le Macchiole

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2011

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Minerally , Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled steak, wild boar ragù, aged cheddar, dark chocolate desserts, roasted game birds

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied with dark berry and plum aromas, rich concentrated fruit, firm tannins, complex spicy finish with dark chocolate notes.