2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Pepe Moquillaza which yields a much more

which yields a much more refined wine than in the past

The winter season saw rather low temperatures and some snowfall

then 2 months in cask prior to bottling

A late-August heatwave sped up the ripening process again

2017 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso IGT Pepe Moquillaza which yields a much moreFirst 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. 2017 was definitely a dry and droughty year, with little rainfall