Paleo

Dark ruby colour with a slight purple tinge. Very intense and inviting nose, opens with notes of cigar box, lots of blueberry and blackberry, some smoke. Extremely juicy, vivid fruit on the palate, opens with grippy tannins in many layers, fine savouriness also on the palate, earthy finish.

Like all of the wines of Le Macchiole, the 2021 Paleo is coursing with energy, exuding a self-assured confidence that makes it stand out even in a category of wines that are defined by their unabashed bravado. It's interesting that this seems to have sometimes played against its favor in critical reception, even as other much brawnier wines have been more lauded, but as Machiavelli said, if you can't be both feared and loved, better to be feared. And this is a fearsome, awe-inspiring wine indeed.