“Paleo” Bianco Toscana IGT 2023

Az. Agr. Le Macchiole | Tuscany
Le Macchiole s.a. s.s. | Via Bolgherese 189a | IT 57022 Castagneto Carducci

09830123 · 0,75 l · 112,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping8 units available
Limitation of 2 articles per customer

The white enigma of Bolgheri. In a region that has achieved immortality through Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, few dare to make history with white wine. But Cinzia Merli dared to – and created the white alter ego of her legendary red Paleo line in 1991 with Paleo Bianco. What began as a modest creation for local restaurants developed into one of the most enigmatic and sought-after white wines in Italy. The name – derived from "pagliaio", the Tuscan haystack – has the same poetic soul as its red brother, but its character is completely unique. 70% Chardonnay and 30% Sauvignon Blanc merge here to create a symphony of Mediterranean intensity that translates international grape varieties into Tuscan terroir. Originally, Sauvignon Blanc dominated this blend, but over the decades Cinzia has reversed the proportions – an evolution that led the Paleo Bianco from the citrusy freshness of its youth to the structured complexity that characterises it today.

A wine of exceptional density and salty minerality presents itself in the glass. Citrus fruits and white peach dance with toasted almonds and a hint of vanilla, while the creamy texture is infused with precise acidity. It is this Mediterranean soul – intense, deep, surprisingly complex – that makes the Paleo Bianco one of the few white wines that can make Bordeaux lovers turn round. In a world of many irrelevant white wines, the Paleo Bianco 2023 stands as a monument to substance and origin. It proves, and not just today, that Bolgheri can do more than just great red wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine shows aromas of flowers, broom blossom, lime, mandarin, lemon and wild fennel. It is light in body, has a refreshing acidity and a silky texture with more substance on the long finish, which shows flavours of almonds, brine and black olives." James Suckling

"The nose shimmers with the irresistible smell of cool deep water next to hot stones on a sunny day, with citrus blossoms perfuming the air. The blossoms bear fruit on the palate with lemon, lime and orange notes, which are joined by more warm stones and a finish which is primarily nutty and salty, but also offers just a hint of creaminess for depth." Wine Enthusiast