Le Macchiole
Paleo Bianco 2024
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Sauvignon, 30% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 8 months: 10% in new barriques and tonneaux, 70% in second/third/fourth use barriques and tonneaux, 20% in Tava |
- Grape varieties and origin: Toscana IGT Bolgheri, 70% Chardonnay and 30% Sauvignon Blanc
- Aromatic notes: white peach, apricot, yellow citrus fruits and vanilla
- Tasting characteristics: fresh and savoury, pronounced minerality and a slight toasted note from the barrique
- Vinification process: cold maceration, gentle pressing and fermentation in barrique
- Serving temperature and pairings: 10-12 °C, recommended with lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Paleo Bianco by Le Macchiole is an organic white wine with the typical geographical indication of Tuscany, a blend that harmoniously combines Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, vinified in steel and barrel. It displays a straw yellow colour with greenish highlights, releasing clear aromas of white peach, citrus fruits and vanilla. On the palate, a pronounced minerality emerges, offering a fresh and savoury sip. The balance between the expressiveness of the fruit and a slight toasted note defines its deep structure, making it the ideal pairing for lean fish and cheeses, and it also boasts remarkable ageing potential.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Bolgheri, Tuscany, from grapes carefully cultivated in the Casa Nuova and Ulivino vineyards. The soils have a medium-textured clay composition, enriched by a significant presence of alluvial skeleton and limestone fragments. This specific soil matrix is fundamental in giving the wine its natural savoury character. The territorial identity imparts a pronounced Mediterranean character to the organoleptic profile, maximising the freshness of the grape varieties and ensuring a result that is always elegant and clear.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place at the end of August from vines trained using Guyot and spurred cordon methods. In the winery, cold maceration of the must and destemming preserve the integrity of the varietal aromas. This is followed by gentle pressing and static clarification. Fermentation is divided between stainless steel containers and barrels. The wine then undergoes eight months of ageing, split between barrels of various uses, new woods and ceramic amphorae. This production process perfectly integrates the structural freshness with the delicate notes acquired during maturation.
History and Curiosities
Born in Bolgheri in 1983, Paleo Bianco from the Le Macchiole estate is produced under the guidance of Luca Rettondini. This wine boasts a remarkable capacity for ageing and has received prestigious accolades, including the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso and 93 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2024
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1983
- Oenologist: Luca Rettondini
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 35
Founders Eugenio Campolmi and Cinzia Merli were among the region’s pioneers, and they contributed in a significant way to Bolgheri’s growing fame thanks to their work in creating wines full of character and personality that have become a symbol of the region.
Today, Cinzia runs the winery with the essential support of her sons Elia and Mattia, who have become an important presence at the winery, together with a close team of enthusiastic colleagues. Read more
| Name | Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Sauvignon, 30% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Le Macchiole |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Bolgheri in 1983, Paleo Bianco from the Le Macchiole estate is produced under the guidance of Luca Rettondini. This wine boasts a remarkable capacity for ageing and has received prestigious accolades, including the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso and 93 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Bolgheri (LI) |
| Soil composition | Clay and medium-textured soils with alluvial gravel and calcareous fragments |
| Cultivation system | Double spurred cordon, Guyot |
| Harvest | Late August |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Destemming and cold maceration of the must; soft pressing; static clarification; fermentation in 225-litre barriques |
| Wine making | Destemming and cold maceration of the must; gentle pressing; static clarification; fermentation in 225-litre barriques (50% new and 50% first use) |
| Aging | 8 months: 10% in new barriques and tonneaux, 70% in second/third/fourth use barriques and tonneaux, 20% in Tava |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |