Paleo

2007 Bolgheri Red Blend

Le Macchiole Paleo is a captivating red blend from the renowned Bolgheri region, known for its exceptional terroir and robust wines. This 2007 vintage showcases an enticing deep red hue that draws you into its complexity. The wine offers a medium-bodied experience with a high level of acidity, which brings energy and vibrancy to each sip. Rich, dark fruit intensity is prominent, with notes of blackcurrant and plum harmonizing beautifully with subtle hints of spice and earth. The tannins are notable yet smooth, providing a perfectly structured mouthfeel that supports the wine's fruit-forward character. Enjoyable now, this wine also possesses the potential for further aging, making it a delightful choice for those who appreciate well-crafted Italian blends.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Bolgheri

The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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