2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Pepe Moquillaza To moderate tannins

To moderate tannins

except for a slight spike in humidity towards the last week of January

characteristic aroma that recalls violets and cherries

we did not reach optimal grape maturity (sugar and acid concentrations) and we had to harvest ahead of schedule to protect the grapes’ sanitary state

then 2 months in cask prior to bottling

2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Pepe Moquillaza To moderate tanninsFirst produced in 1989, this incredible wine is the symbol of the winery, and it truly epitomizes Bolgheri. At first, the wine was a classic Bordeaux blend but became a Cabernet Franc monovarietal in 2001; since then, it has been a huge success. The name "paleo" refers to a wild herb found on the Tuscan coast, and it symbolizes a strong local identity and the will to reach all goals. 2017 was definitely a dry and droughty year, with little rainfall