Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Macchiole "Paleo" Bolgheri 2001

Deep red/purple.

Vinturi - great nose - embers/camp fire/smoky oak/earth/cinnamon/licorice/fig/black cherry.

Intense entry. Packed middle-weight, but acid/tannin synergy really clamps down on flavor expression. Nowhere near maturity. Nose far better than a bottle several years ago though. Give this 5+ years in the cellar.



$50 on release. 100% Cabernet Franc.