Le Macchiole 2005
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The vines at Le Macchiole's Bolgheri estate produce some of the most compelling cabernet franc in the world. The variety's affinity for the zone and this estate in particular is expressed in both the Paleo and here, in Le Macchiole's incredible 2005 Bolgheri Rosso. In this bottling, the franc is blended with 30% sangiovese and 40% merlot, and you can feel the peppery spice character and fine graphite tannin that it brings to the wine. The fruit tastes perfectly ripe, with flavors of cassis and spice that make it delicious to drink now; the wine's balance and poise suggest a very long life ahead. You'll want to buy this by the case.
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The vines at Le Macchiole's Bolgheri estate produce some of the most compelling cabernet franc in the world. The variety's affinity for the zone and this estate in particular is expressed in both the Paleo and here, in Le Macchiole's incredible 2005 Bolgheri Rosso. In this bottling, the franc is blended with 30% sangiovese and 40% merlot, and you can feel the peppery spice character and fine graphite tannin that it brings to the wine. The fruit tastes perfectly ripe, with flavors of cassis and spice that make it delicious to drink now; the wine's balance and poise suggest a very long life ahead. You'll want to buy this by the case.
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This Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc blend lays on intense aromas of blackberry, black currant, creamy melted chocolate, buoyant cinnamon accents and beautiful, plush renderings of spice and wood. Together, these elements achieve wonderful harmony and elevate this wine in terms of aromatic intensity. It’s ready to drink now.
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Long before it was fashionable, Eugenio Campolmi saw the potential of his homeland, buying his first vineyard in Bolgheri in 1975 baptised "Le Macchiole". In 1987, he hired famed oenologist Vittorio Fiore as a consultant before the later was joined by Luca d'Attoma for years later. In contrast to his renowned neighbors who focused on Bordeaux blends, Campolmi focused on achieving the purest expression of individual varieties, crafting distinct wines of unprecedented quality. Soon Le Macchiole joined Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Guado al Tasso as one of the most prestigious estates in Bolgheri. Following Eugenio's death in 2002, his wife Cinzia Merli, who shares her husband's passion, took over at the estate. Working with Luca D'Attoma, she has carried on her husband's legacy by continuing to make great Tuscan wines.