Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy A smoky mineral nuance drives

A smoky mineral nuance drives the extremely long

An overtly ripe yet agreeably fresh nose mixes notes of spice

bright-rimmed ruby

(Magnum) -- Antonio Galloni

serious and impressively persistent finish

Macchiole, Paleo Rosso other_regions_italy A smoky mineral nuance drivesThe 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