75cl
Le Macchiole Paleo 2020
Vendor code : 1232
In many ways, Paleo best represents the modern face of Bolgheri. It marks a new chapter that follows the international success of wines like Sassicaia and Ornellaia. In this evolving landscape, coastal Tuscany is grappling with serious challenges, including climate change and increasing competition from other prestigious Tuscan wine regions. First released in 1989, Paleo stands out for its use of Cabernet Franc—a choice that was groundbreaking at the time. While the percentage of new Cabernet Franc plantings in the region is now rapidly increasing, Le Macchiole was the first to work with this varietal at such a high level of quality. The 2020 Paleo is expected to evolve beautifully through 2048.
Color
Red
Grape
Cabernet Franc
Fortress
14%
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
Le Macchiole
Vintage
2020
The Paleo 2020 showcases a precise and well-calibrated character, perfectly suited to this vintage. The bouquet is both linear and dense, featuring notes of orange, exotic spices, and cherry that elegantly frame the deeper aromas of blackberry and black plum. Each detail is perceptible in this powerful expression, with subtle hints of herbs like thyme and marjoram in the background. Paleo is always a wine built for long-term aging, with a recommended drinking window from 2025 to 2048.
The 2020 Paleo underwent fermentation and maceration for 20 days in concrete tanks, followed by 16 months of aging in new oak barrels and stone amphorae. Bottling took place on 3 August 2022. The year began with a mild winter, briefly interrupted by a cold spell, followed by a sharp rise in temperatures, leading to early budbreak in most vineyards. In the spring, the region experienced two frosts in April, followed by regular rainfall until mid-June, which encouraged abundant vegetative growth. Summer temperatures, while not excessively hot, remained dry and windy through to harvest. Significant temperature fluctuations between hot, dry days and cooler nights occurred during harvest. The only rainfall came in the last ten days, signaling the onset of autumn. The Merlot and Syrah harvests in the region were irregular, with breaks in activity from the first to the third week of September. In contrast, the Cabernet harvest was more concentrated and swift, taking place in the third and fourth weeks of September due to the arrival of autumn rains. These unique growing conditions make the 2020 Paleo particularly distinctive.
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