Bolgheri, 08:27 A.M.
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.
A winter season with abundant rainfall and mild temperatures followed by a temperate and dry start to spring led to early budbreak and to an early start to the growth cycle, which then went back to normal with rainfall in May. June, which was very hot, sped up the growth cycle again. The months of July and August were very hot and sunny, with above-average temperatures. Ripening was performed about one week ahead of normal schedule. ->
Denomination: Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC
First Vintage: 1989
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Sangiovese 5%
Vineyards: Madonnina 1977, Contessine 1983, Puntone 1994
Training System: double cordon spur and single guyot
Yield: 1000 gr per plant
Harvest period: 1st week of September
Winemaking: fermentation and maceration for 16 days in steel tanks
Aging: 18 months 100% in new oak barriques
Bottling: April 2016
