Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2013
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A blend of 70 percent sauvignon blanc and the balance chardonnay, this gives an initial impression of oak, with aromas of vanilla, smoke and baking spices. After a few hours in the glass it begins to unfold, showing bright bursts of citric acidity enveloped in lush flavors of peach, apricot and spice that linger in a warming and seamless finish. Dense and tightly wound, this needs a year or two in the cellar to reveal itself.
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James Suckling
A rich and oily white with sliced pear, cooked apple and vanilla aromas and flavors. Full body, lots of flavors and a long and crisp finish. A delicious blend of sauvignon blanc and chardonnay.
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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.