“Paleo” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022

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

09832222 · 0,75 l · 166,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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It was Eugenio Campolmi who, in 1989, plucked up the courage to give his flagship the name of a wild herb that grows on the Tuscan coast. Eugenio Campolmi (†2002) was not originally from the world of wine. He came from a family of restaurateurs and was supposed to take over his parents' restaurant and trading business. Instead, he and his wife Cinzia Merli took a bold leap into the unknown in 1983. Paleo – a name that stands for unbending identity and the will to achieve any goal. What began as a classic Bordeaux blend found its true destiny in 2001: 100% Cabernet Franc, a revolution in the still young Bolgheri.

The full expressiveness of this grape variety is revealed in the glass: Intense aromas of cassis and graphite interweave with Mediterranean herbs, polished leather and a hint of fresh mint. 25 days of maceration in concrete tanks, followed by 16 months of ageing in new oak barrels, conical wooden containers and stoneware amphorae – each vessel contributes to the multi-layered texture. An impressive depth unfolds on the palate, focussed and rich in detail, carried by an energetic self-confidence that makes this wine stand out even in the illustrious company of Bolgheri. Paleo is more than just a wine – it is the embodiment of Tuscan boldness, a Cabernet Franc that speaks its own language, far removed from any French comparability. A monument to the terroir that needs time to unfold its full splendour. SUPERIORE.DE