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Rated 98/100 by Wine Enthusiast (top 3% of their reviews).
WNLQ9 vintage signal, averaged from Wine Enthusiast Wine Vintage Chart 2026 Edition's 3 closely-agreeing Tuscany 2019 ratings (Tuscany Bolgheri; Tuscany Chianti Classico; Tuscany Brunello).
A vintage grade rates the growing season in this wine’s region — not this specific bottle. Source.
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Paleo Rosso is cited by wine critics as one of Italy's benchmark expressions of 100% Cabernet Franc — the estate converted the wine to a single-varietal Cabernet Franc starting with the 2001 vintage, a bold move in a region defined by blends.
Le Macchiole was founded in 1983 by Bolgheri native Eugenio Campolmi together with his wife Cinzia Merli. Campolmi died in 2002, at age 40, after a battle with lung cancer; Cinzia Merli has run the estate since, with family members involved in vineyard management.
The Paleo Rosso label predates the 2001 Cabernet Franc conversion by some years, though the exact origin year and original blend composition could not be confirmed from available sources.
Grilled beef short rib with black pepper crust
The wine's firm tannin and savory, herbal Cabernet Franc character calls for the char and fat of grilled red meat rather than spice-forward heat, which would clash with its structure.
Beef massaman curry (mild, not chili-forward) (แกงมัสมั่นเนื้อ)
Massaman's warm spice (cinnamon, cardamom, tamarind) and slow-braised beef echo the wine's dark fruit and savory spice notes without the sharp chili heat that would fight the tannin.
Aged pecorino or hard sheep's-milk cheese
A classic regional pairing — the wine's structure and acidity cut through the richness of aged sheep's cheese, a traditional Tuscan match.
Product information compiled from producer, importer and reference sources.
First produced in 1989, this 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.
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