Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy (Magnum) -- Antonio Galloni

(Magnum) -- Antonio Galloni

bright-rimmed ruby

An overtly ripe yet agreeably fresh nose mixes notes of spice

It is an amazing effort and a great achievement from this incredible terroir

Masculine compared to its peers

Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy (Magnum) -- Antonio GalloniThe 2005 Paleo Rosso needed time in bottle to allow the Cabernet Franc signatures to emerge, but they are now all there front and center. The freshest and brightest of Le Macchiole's 2005s, the Paleo Rosso is plump, juicy and expressive, although it naturally does not offer the finesse or nuance of the very best years. A host of mocha, espresso, torrefaction, tobacco, mint, leather and licorice meld into the expressive finish. This is a fabulous