2018 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT M Lapierre Early flowering and mild summer

Early flowering and mild summer weather provided excellent growing conditions

and in April the temperatures slightly dropped

To moderate tannins

The summer was mild until a significant heatwave around Labor Day sent growers scrambling to pick the first wave of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

followed by moderate summer heat and warm autumn temperatures

2018 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT M Lapierre Early flowering and mild summerFirst 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. A winter with temperatures in the seasonal average range, rainfall