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Paleo2021

Le MacchioleTuscany, Italy

Paleo by Le Macchiole is the estate’s flagship Tuscan red, a benchmark 100% Cabernet Franc from Bolgheri that evolved fr…Learn More »

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/750ml

2021 Retail Average

98

/100

2021 Pro Rating

Paleo 2021 Vintage Overview

2021 OVERVIEW

Energy pulses through Le Macchiole’s 2021 Paleo, a focused, pure Cabernet Franc that layers wild blackberry and black cherry with blood orange lift, dark cocoa, espresso and Tuscan scrub. The palate is taut and linear rather than opulent, with vertical acidity and firmly etched, dusty tannins that give great tension and a long, savory, herb-tinged finish. A thrilling, high-definition Bolgheri Franc that is already impressive but clearly built for long evolution in bottle.

Drinking Window
2026 2043
Pairings

Bistecca alla Fiorentina; roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; wild boar ragù over pappardelle

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Paleo · Knowledge Base

About Paleo

Paleo by Le Macchiole is the estate’s flagship Tuscan red, a benchmark 100% Cabernet Franc from Bolgheri that evolved from an original Bordeaux-style blend into a pure varietal in 2001. Sourced from low-yielding coastal vineyards such as Puntone, Casa Nuova and Vignone, it is known for its deep ruby color, intense blackcurrant and dark berry fruit, and layered notes of spice, tobacco, herbs and graphite, producing a structured, ageworthy wine that expresses the Mediterranean terroir with great precision and character.