silky tannins provide the backdrop as the 2001 opens up in the glass

The 2001 Barolo Sarmassa (magnum) flows onto the palate with crushed rose petals

This Sassicaia roars in terms of bouquet

but on July 19th everything changed and the year was saved by some 40 liters of rain

Probably too young now

Macchiole, Paleo Rosso Vintage:2016 silky tannins provide the backdropThe 2005 Paleo Rosso needed time in bottle to allow the Cabernet Franc signatures to emerge, but they are now all there front and center. The freshest and brightest of Le Macchiole's 2005s, the Paleo Rosso is plump, juicy and expressive, although it naturally does not offer the finesse or nuance of the very best years. A host of mocha, espresso, torrefaction, tobacco, mint, leather and licorice meld into the expressive finish. This is a fabulous