Dating back to the beginning of the 1980s, Le Macchiole is one of the historic wineries in Bolgheri, and over the years, it has become a reference point for quality Tuscan wine. 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. They have become one big family that never ceases to innovate and surprise themselves and one another.

Ever changing in order to remain faithful to its original vision, Le Macchiole is in continuous evolution thanks to a careful, contemporary reading of wine and terroir. The conviction to pursue organic farming and an increasingly sustainable approach; a style that has become more and more defined, favoring refinement and elegance; and authenticity and personality have all become the defining characteristics of an historic winery that is nonetheless always moving forward, and always aware of the times.

First 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.

• Pairings: it accompanies perfectly red meats, game, mature cheeses.
• Vineyards: Puntone 1993, Casa Nuova 1998, Vignone 1999, Madonnina 2002
• Training System: double cordon spur and single guyot
• Yield: 800 gr per plant
• Harvest period: 1st and 2nd week of September
• Winemaking: fermentation and maceration for 20 days in steel tanks
• Aging: 14 months 100% in new oak barriques

Awards / Score : 96/100 Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator 92/100, 93/100 Robert Parker, 95/100 Veronelli