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

(Magnum) -- Antonio Galloni

rich and concentrated profile that carries masses of sweet tannin

A smoky mineral nuance drives the extremely long

the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino never feels overdone or too heavy

cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances

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