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Paleo Le Macchiole 1996

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese Tuscany, Italy 1996

Paleo Le Macchiole 1996 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese (Super Tuscan, Italy), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £160.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: firm tannin
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Super Tuscan
Origin
Super Tuscan · Tuscany · Italy
inferred from Super Tuscan
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
inferred from Super Tuscan
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Paleo Le Macchiole 1996, showcases the nuances of Italy’s Bolgheri region. This vintage offers a complex profile of earthy undertones, subtle herbs, and black fruit notes, complemented by a well-structured tannin framework. Le Macchiole, founded by Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli in the 1980s in Bolgheri, is known for its commitment to highlighting terroir through varietal expression. This wine reflects both the region`s potential and the producer`s philosophy of minimal intervention in the vineyard.

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