De Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco is wat ons betreft een van de allerbeste witte wijn van Italië maar wellicht ook wel een van de schaarste witte wijn van Italië. Van de Paleo Bianco zijn slechts 2500 flessen gemaakt. De 2021 Paleo Bianco is vooral Chardonnay 70% met een kleiner gedeelte aan Sauvignon Blanc 30% druiven. Dit is een geweldige witte mix van de Toscaanse kust die veel intensiteit, energie en een indrukwekkende complexiteit levert. Het boeket doet denken aan steenfruit en honing. Maar het mondgevoel is nog interessanter met een uitmuntende zuurgraad, fraaie oosterse kruiden zoals saffraan of kaneel en achterin de mond een bittertje en wat peper.
$100
Drink Date
2024 – 2040
Reviewed by
Monica Larner
Issue Date
29th Jul 2022
Source
End of July 2022, The Wine Advocate
The 2021 Paleo Bianco is a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Sauvignon Blanc that offers fresh acidity, creamy citrus and plenty of sharp mineral definition. This mid-weight white sees partial oak. Only 10% of the Chardonnay sees barrique, and the rest goes into bigger tonneaux. The Sauvignon Blanc goes directly into stainless steel. The purpose of this two-phased approach is to maintain the almost salty aromas that emerge so gracefully. They did not want to prioritize the heavy sweetness or excessively tropical notes of the Chardonnay. This wine will hit the market in March 2023 but was bottled in April of this year. The first vintage made was 1991, and at the beginning, some Vermentino was used in the blend. Later, the blend was mostly Sauvignon Blanc with Chardonnay as support, but the roles were later reversed. By the way, I tasted the 1992 vintage of this wine at a local restaurant, and it was stunning.
I enjoyed an epic tasting with Le Macchiole proprietor Cinzia Merli, Winemaker Luca Rettondini and Vineyard Manager Elia Campolmi (Cinzia’s son). We tasted three vintages each of the three headline wines Paleo (Cabernet Franc), Scrio (Syrah) and Messorio (Merlot). I gave final scores to the 2019s that are on the market now. I gave a range of scores to the 2020s that we tasted from barrel, but I decided not to give scores (only initial impressions) to the 2021s because these still have a long way to go. The 2020s will hit the market in March 2024. The 2021s are gorgeous, and I look forward to tasting these samples at a later date. Le Macchiole is organic, although they are not currently certified. This will change in 2023 when the winery will obtain certification. The team is especially involved with maintaining the surrounding forests for the sake of biodiversity and for a more functional purpose in that these “green lungs” are beneficial to vine health.
Op werkdagen besteld voor 15.00 uur, morgen in huis. In Nederland gratis thuisbezorgd boven €75,=.
