Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino

the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy

Cherry and blackberry aromas rise to the front with lingering tones of smoke

the 2009 Promontory finds more freshness and aromatic lift with time in the glass

Masculine compared to its peers

bright-rimmed ruby

Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy the 2010 Brunello di MontalcinoThe 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